LOT 142 ISSHIN: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI AND EMMA O By I…
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ISSHIN: AN IVORY NETSUKE OF AN ONI AND EMMA-O By Isshin, signed Isshin Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) An amusing ivory study of the king of hell, Emma-o, seated in a bathtub and letting a loyal oni servant scrub his back. Emma-o is looking downwards, laughing, while grabbing on to the edge of the tub and holding a towel which drapes over the side. All eyes are inlaid in dark horn. The underside of the bathtub finely stippled. A little bucket is carved next to the oni. The signature on an oval bridge on the underside ISSHIN 一真. Natural himotoshi. LENGTH 4 cm Condition: Good condition. The horn of the oni slightly chipped. Provenance: Czech private collection. Auction comparison: For a similar netsuke by the maker see Tessier & Sarrou, Art Du Japon, 10 October 2018, Paris, lot 88.
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