NETSUKE: ONI AS SARUMAWASHI.
Japan. Edo Period. T鬹y? Mid 19th century.

Ivory; well carved and engraved; slightly stained. He turns laughingly towards the small monkey wearing a straw-hat. In his left he holds an uchiwadaiko drum and a staff with a ring. H.5;3cm; Sign.: Tomomasa t? cf. MCI p. 905; probably the 3rd. Condition A/B. Loss on the hoop. Vestiges of glue on the feet.

Provenance:
Private Collection Southern Germany.

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.