Page 31 - Japnese Art Netsuke, Okimono, Lempertz June 2, 2019

301 A dark wood netsuke of an oni in a portable
heater. Mid-19th century

The muscular demon, fleeing from the ritual
bean throwing (oni harai) at the spring equinox
(setsubun), hides in an anka, his arm reaching out
from one hole, his face visible in the other hole of
the box. Chipped. Beans missing.
Height 2,3 cm; length 3,3 cm
€ 400 – 500

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302 A boxwood netsuke of an oni trapping Shôki.
19th century

Shôki, the demon queller, trapped under a basket
by an oni, his sword piercing the basket. Inscribed
Tomokazu in an.
Height 2.9 cm; length 3.9 cm
€ 250 – 450

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303 A boxwood netsuke of Shôki and oni.
Early 19th century
Shôki, the demon queller, has subdued a one-horned
oni and points his sword at him. Restored.
Height 5 cm

€ 300 – 500

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