Lot 1344 D‡α

An ivory okimono of Bishamonten. Late 19th century

An ivory okimono of Bishamonten standing with one foot on an oni above a flat base, holding a halberd in his right hand and a basket in his raised left hand, a replacement for the now lost tahôtô. Signed Minryû on an inlaid red lacquer tablet. Late 19th century.
Height 23.5 cm