The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 178
  • 178

RECLINING ONI

Estimate
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • RECLINING ONI
  • Unsigned
  • Ivory, the eyes inlaid
  • 4.4cm., 1 3/4 in.
The demon is in a reclining pose, supporting his head in one hand, his more usual ferocious features are replaced with an expression of contentment.  He wears a minogame headdress which covers his entire back.