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AN IVORY OKIMONO FIGURE OF AMIDA BUDDHA AN IVORY OKIMONO MODEL ILLUSTRATING THE LEGEND
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century OF MOMOTARO DEFEATING DEMONS AT THE BATTLE OF
Seated in meditation on a lotus pedestal, his hands clasped in the ONIGASHIMA (ISLAND OF DEMONS)
front in dhyana mudra, his face with crisply delineated features framed Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
by coiffure of small curls and a mandorla with various insects at his Showing Momotaro, victorious and seated astride a subjugated
back, details inlaid with mother-of-pearl; unsigned. oni (demon), pinning him down on the ground with his knee, at
13.3cm (5¼in) high. the summit of a cavernous mountainside, holding a fan, a banner
inscribed Nihon’ichi (Japan, No.1) propped behind him, his three loyal
£1,000 - 1,500 retainers: kiji (a pheasant), saru (a monkey) and inu (a dog) dressed
JPY150,000 - 220,000 as samurai and prevailing over nine other oni begging for mercy, each
US$1,300 - 2,000 piece affixed to the wood structure.
31cm x 32cm x 21cm (12¼in x 12 5/8in x 8¼in).

£1,500 - 2,000
JPY220,000 - 300,000
US$2,000 - 2,600

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please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.