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Netsuke of an Oni, a Demon in Japanese Folklore, Wood, Early 20th Century

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A Meiji period netsuke depicting a formidable figure of an oni (demon) with a golden face and red hair. Onis were thought to ward off evil spirits and were often depicted on netsuke such as these to ward off misfortune. The word netsuke is formed using the symbol ne (根) meaning “root" and tsuke (付) meaning “attach.” The first netsuke were created in late sixteenth-century Japan as simple button fasteners for pouches and other containers that were hung on the sash (obi 帯) of a kimono. As time progressed, the carving of these small figures became increasingly intricate as netsuke transformed from purely functional objects into fashionable indicators of status. Netsuke commonly depict imagery from nature, myth, and Japanese history. Measures .75" x 1.5" x 1.5" and weighs .4oz (10g).

Dimensions:

Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)

Style:

Meiji (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Boxwood,Carved,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1910-20

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Point Richmond, CA

Reference Number:

Seller: GU2591stDibs: LU1778242865022

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