Japanese Coral Inlaid Netsuke
Two Oni Making
Big Drum
Sig: Naokazu. Circa: 19th Century Recorded:
The Netsuke Handbook by Ueda Reikichi #746 H
1.2 in.(3cm), W 1.7 in.(4.5cm), D 8.5 in.(2cm) Condition: hairlines,
minor abrasion! Private Collection
A
well preserved tea stained ivory netsuke with dense grains and varied tones, featuring
a rare design of two little oni with bulging eyes and devilish charms, childlike
faces that are barely larger than the head of matches. The oni are wrapped in
tiger skin loincloths, grinning cheerfully working on a large drum (Taiko), as
one oni kneeled down punching holes with his index finger, another oni is hurriedly
setting black corals inlays for a finishing touch. Japanese legend is replete
with stories that characterize oni as wickedly troublesome, and capable of a variety
of misadventures. This tactile netsuke refuted the myth with a witty irony. Signed
Naokazu in formal kanji characters that are keenly identical to the signature
shown in the Netsuke Handbook by Ueda Reikichi.
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