Japan - Netsuke representing Enma-o, end of 19th century

Japon- Netsuke représentant Enma-o, fin XIXème siècle 2

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Netsuke representing Enma-o, end

Emma-Ô, king of the Japanese hell, is depicted here seated and eating.
He is easily recognizable by his characteristic Chinese judge hat, with the letter "ô" on the front.

The netsuke is very well executed, with nice realistic details (letters on the jar, patterns of the dress, eyes rendering).
Signed Meî-Saî on the underside of the jar.

Dimensions : 3.8 × 3.9 × 2.1 cm
Weigth : 24 gram

Excellent condition, very small miss on the tip of the left sleeve of the kimono.

Provenance : French private collection

Beware, exportation of this lot out of Belgique is under restrictions.

Meiji : (1868 - 1912) The Meiji period or Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from 1868 to 1912. It corresponds to the reign of Emperor Meiji.

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