A rare wood figure of Shoki by Jogyoku, Edo, 18th century

Estimate

3,000 - 4,000 GBP

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Description

8.5cm., 3 3/8 in.

standing, clasping a sword with one hand while holding a terrified oni at his feet with the other, the wood somewhat worn and bearing a good patina, signd Jogyoku

Provenance

Mrs Isobel Sharpe collection
M.T. Hindson collection

Exhibited

Eskenazi, Ltd., June 1998

Literature

Illustrated Neil K. Davey, Netsuke, p.129, no.379