NETSUKE: SH訩I AND ONI.
Japan. Edo period.

Ivory with delicately carved and engraved details and beautiful; golden-yellow patina. The devil hunter and his counterpart (Oni) arm wrestling while kneeling on a ledge; surrounded by clouds on two sides; the other hidden in the top of a large pine. H.3.5cm. Condition A.

Provenance:
-Old collection no. 66.

Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.
Art trade; Van Ham.