Lot Essay
At the climax of this drama the witch Kiyohime whirls around the bell of the Dojoji temple, under which a warrior monk has taken refuge, and burns him to death.
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SIGNED MASATERU, EDO/MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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An ivory netsuke
Signed Masateru, Edo/Meiji Period (Late 19th century)
Of Kiyohime turning into a demon, holding a staff and coiled around the bronze Bell of the Dojoji temple, eyes inlaid in light and dark horn, details stained black, signed Masateru on the rim of the bell
21/8in. (5.4cm.) high
Signed Masateru, Edo/Meiji Period (Late 19th century)
Of Kiyohime turning into a demon, holding a staff and coiled around the bronze Bell of the Dojoji temple, eyes inlaid in light and dark horn, details stained black, signed Masateru on the rim of the bell
21/8in. (5.4cm.) high
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