Lot Essay
The original himotoshi bar of this ancient netsuke was broken off and a new "wound" pierced in the arm to reform the himotoshi, a very long time ago
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EDO PERIOD (LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY)
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A WOOD NETSUKE
Edo Period (late 17th/early 18th century)
Of a small oni weeping over the severed arm of the Rashomon demon, the oni's tiny horns inlaid in ivory
3in. (7.7cm.) wide
Edo Period (late 17th/early 18th century)
Of a small oni weeping over the severed arm of the Rashomon demon, the oni's tiny horns inlaid in ivory
3in. (7.7cm.) wide