Lot Essay
In the early hours of New Year's eve, the head of the household throws black beans throughout the house to clear it of oni and to invite peace, happiness and luck in to the home, for the forthcoming year.
THE FIRST SIGNED MASATOMO(?)SAKU, THE SECOND MASAKAZU, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
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Two wood netsuke of Oni
The first signed Masatomo(?)saku, the second Masakazu, early 18th Century
One seated, holding his head hiding from the beans that are being thrown at him, the other crouching and taking refuge under a straw hat
4.3cm. and 3cm. high (2)
The first signed Masatomo(?)saku, the second Masakazu, early 18th Century
One seated, holding his head hiding from the beans that are being thrown at him, the other crouching and taking refuge under a straw hat
4.3cm. and 3cm. high (2)