Netsuke in ivory of an oni (demon) wrestling with a Chinese child on a lotus leaf, signed Ho Kiokumin, 18th century, Japan
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th century
Netsuke in ivory of an oni wrestling with a Chinese child on a lotus leaf, signed Ho Kiokumin. In this example, there are a pair of holes (himotoshi) on the bottom of the sandal.
From the 18 th century onwards, many more makers signed their netsukes. This is a lively depiction as the arms and facial features of both the demon and the child are strained due to the exertion of fighting. The netsuke is minutely detailed and despite its compactness the figures have a naturalistic appearance with convincing musculature and tense facial features.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Height 2.22 cm; Diameter 3.81 cm base
- Materials and techniques
- Carved ivory
Technical characteristics
- Place recorded
- Japan
Identification
- Candidate id
- vam-O492876
- Museum object number
- A.18-1919
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked single-object source. Wider type attribution and authenticity have not been independently verified.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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