LOT 1425 A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI AT SETSUBUN
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Description A FINE WOOD NETSUKE OF AN ONI AT SETSUBUNUnsignedJapan, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Expressively carved and balancing on one foot, the oni running with a frightened facial expression, the eyes inlaid, dressed in a tiger skin loincloth, and holding a huge straw hat (kasa) to protect himself from the beans thrown at him on New Year's Day. The himotoshi are cleverly integrated into the design as punctured holes from the pelted beans.HEIGHT 3.9 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear.Provenance: German private collection.Setsubun is celebrated during the first day of spring and includes the rite of oni-yarai or mame-maki, where roasted beans are thrown at oni to rid the coming year of any demons and disease-bringing spirits.
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