Lot Essay
The oni prays and conducts religious services in imitation of priest, alluding to a popular proverb about hypocrisy. The bent horn of the figure underscores the oni's evil propensities.
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ONI IMPERSONATING A PRIEST
Kagamibuta netsuke, ivory bowl with shibuichi and colored soft metal disc of seated oni, signed Ryumin with kakihan
1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm.) diameter
Kagamibuta netsuke, ivory bowl with shibuichi and colored soft metal disc of seated oni, signed Ryumin with kakihan
1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm.) diameter