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
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
專家說明
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