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 WITH SIGNATURE MINKO, EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY), THE SECOND WITH SIGNATURE ITTAN AND KAO, EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)
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TWO WOOD NETSUKE OF ONI
The first with signature Minko, Edo Period (18th Century), the second with signature Ittan and kao, Edo Period (19th Century)
The first 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
1.5/8in. (4cm.) high and 1¼in. (3.5cm.) long respectively (2)
The first with signature Minko, Edo Period (18th Century), the second with signature Ittan and kao, Edo Period (19th Century)
The first 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
1.5/8in. (4cm.) high and 1¼in. (3.5cm.) long respectively (2)