A Japanese Large Boxwood Netsuke Depicting Shoki Capturing A Frightene
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1910: Item # 1483575
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Netsuke and Related: Pre 1910: Item # 1483575
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A Japanese large boxwood netsuke depicting Shoki capturing a frightened Oni. The figure of Shoki, the legendary demon hunter, is represented with mastery, with the sword in his right hand and the honorable task of holding back the frightened oni with the other hand. The frightened oni struggling in Shoki's grip adds movement and tension to the scene. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Size: 8 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good
A Japanese large boxwood netsuke depicting Shoki capturing a frightened Oni. The figure of Shoki, the legendary demon hunter, is represented with mastery, with the sword in his right hand and the honorable task of holding back the frightened oni with the other hand. The frightened oni struggling in Shoki's grip adds movement and tension to the scene. Origin: Japan Period: Edo 19th century Size: 8 × 4.5 × 3.5 cm. State of conservation: Very good
