KIYOHIME AND THE BELL OF DOJOJI BY TANAKA MINKO (1735-1816)

Estimate

3,000 - 3,500 GBP

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Description

KIYOHIME AND THE BELL OF DOJOJIBY TANAKA MINKO (1735-1816)
Signed Minko with kakihan
Wood with ivory details
3.8cm., 1 1/2 in.

The witch Kiyohime, manifesting as a dragon, winds around the bell of Dojoji temple while the priest Anchin burns inside, the handle of the bell turning to reveal the the stages of the priest's burning. Kiyohime's face, horns and hands of ivory.

Literature

For a similar example, see The Meinertzhagen Card Index, p.511.

Catalogue Note

It is believed that the original wood Netsuke by Tanaka Minko has had ivory details added at a slightly later date.