| DESCRIPTION: A delightful and well carved Japanese ivory okimono of a mischievous oni in a confrontation with two large monkeys. Crouching at the oni's back is a kappa, another mischievous mythical animal from Japanese folklore. Here he assists the oni from a safe distance. A smaller monkey crouches between the opposing figures. Skillfully carved, including the underside. Meiji Period (1868 - 1912); very good condition. DIMENSIONS: 5 1/2" long (14 cm) x 2" high (5 cm). IVR40
Stock #IVR40 |
