LOT 198 A MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAID WOOD OKIMONO OF AN ONI NEMBUTSU
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Japan, late 19th centuryFinely carved, the repentant demon seated with a drum hanging around his neck, the beating surface inlaid with mother-of-pearl, holding a drum beater in one hand and a donation ledger inscribed ‘Hoga cho’ (‘subscription list’) in the other, his large eyes inlaid with mother-of-pearl with dark pupils. The oni with a fearsome expression, the mouth agape showing rows of teeth flanked by sharp fangs, the broad nose with large nostrils, the hair parted in the center, further emphasizing the newfound civility of this once-fierce demon.HEIGHT 7.6 cmCondition: Excellent condition with minor wear.Provenance: British private collection. Old Japanese label to underside.
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