Signed Japanese wood Okimono
Signed Japanese wood Okimono
POA
Description
Fine quality 19th century Japanese wood Okimono of the famous mythical figure Shoki. Often depicted doing battle with Oni the demon,Shoki is the demon queller regarded as the protector against evil spirits. This finely carved piece showing Shoki with his sword is typical of the skills of the carvers of the Meiji period circa 1880
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Origin | Japanese |
Period | 19th Century |
Style | Classical |
Condition | Very good |
Hallmark | Signed “Mitsuhara” underneath |
Dimensions | 21cms h |
Product REF: 0266