Netsuke of Shoki Watching Two Oni in a Tug of War

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory; pigment Medium Remarks: carved; incised; pigmented

DimensionsOverall: 3.9 x 3 x 7.2 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Phyllis and Trevor Albone

Object number2012.014.008

DescriptionNetsuke depicts Shoki reclining on a large bag watching two small oni in a tug of war and fanning a fish in a basket. There are no himotoshi.

Status

Not on view

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