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189 | SHUNMEI: AN IVORY
OKIMONO OF A RAKAN,
ONI AND TIGER

Signed Shunmei (Haruaki)
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The rakan standing, wearing a finely incised
robe draped over one shoulder and holding
a nyoi scepter in one hand, which he is
threatening the seated oni with, who is showing
a fearful smile. A tiger is next to the rakan,
looking at a sharito (stupa) with curious eyes.
A small Buddha figure is inside the relic stupa.
Signed SHUNMEI within a rectangular reserve
to the base.

HEIGHT 10.3 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only few
minor traces of wear.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 2,500
Starting price EUR 1,250

190 | TOSHIMASA: AN IVORY
OKIMONO OF RAKAN
HANDAKA SONJA
By Toshimasa, signed Toshimasa
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The immortal is seated on a naturalistically
carved tree stump with his legs crossed and
feet pointing in opposite directions holding a
trident with numerous movable rings attached
in one hand and an alms bowl, from which he
can conjure a dragon, in the other. The rakan
has a bald shimmering head and shows a
sensitively delighted expression. He is wearing
earrings, a necklace with hanging ornaments
as well as a long flowing robe draped over one
shoulder. Two-character signature TOSHIMASA
on the flat circular base.
HEIGHT 13.5 cm

Condition: Natural age cracks, otherwise in
completely original condition with no damage
whatsoever. Good patina.
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,500
Starting price EUR 750

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