A carved ivory netsuke of an Oni on a leaf raft

Description:

Japan, sign. Mitsuo, a red seal "Mitsu", late 19th c.
H. 2,8 cm, B. 4 cm
Oni with a large straw hat on his back on a rolled up lotus leaf that serves as a float. In his hands a lotus stem with a bud, which he uses as a rudder. The pupils inlaid in horn.
From an old German private collection, acquired at Lempertz Cologne, Auction 580, 28/29.11.1980, lot 279 (copy of invoice and catalogue description available) - The EU trade certificate for the sale of this lot is available - Very minimally wear