An ivory netsuke of an oni. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 797 Dα

An ivory netsuke of an oni. Late 19th century

Auction 1080 - overview Cologne
09.12.2016, 11:00 - Asian Art - Indian Bronzes from the Günter Heil Collection / Japanese Art
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €

An ivory netsuke of an oni. Late 19th century

An ivory netsuke of an oni standing with his feet wide apart and holding a hoe, a bow lying at his feet. Eyes, buttons and the ornaments of the quiver inlaid in black horn. Signed Gyokuzan in a pot-like reserve. Late 19th century.
Height 2.8 cm

Provenance

Important private collection, Munich