Japanese
A Japanese Ivory Carved Netsuke of a Bathing Oni, 19th Century 明治時代十九世紀 象牙彫根付 鬼 銘「奇峰堂 正香」
ivory
1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1 3/8 in, 3.6 x 3.2 x 3.5 cm
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000 CAD
Preview at: Heffel Toronto – 13 Hazelton Ave
PROVENANCE
Gurie Gallery, Montreal
Estate of Henry Handel (1916-1972), owner of Everyman’s Bookshop, Montreal, 1950s
By descent to the present Private Collection, Montreal
Carved as an oni (demon) seated in a round wooden basin, his musculature prevalent with strong arms while he vigorously dries his back with a towel, the head with long hair and two prominent horns while his slight snarl exposes multiple teeth. Base signed Kihodo Masaka.
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銘「奇峰堂 正香 刀」
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