Caption

Netsuke in the shape of Shôki and an oni, Japanese, Edo period 1st half of the 19th century, netsuke miniature sculpture, subject: Shôki and a demon, materials: carved sculpture, dimensions: height 4.5 cm, width 3.0 cm., A small carved object rests on a smooth surface against a gradient background. The object appears to be made of a polished material in shades of brown and reddish-brown with darker brown accents in grooves and carved lines. The visible side shows a rounded form with curved, layered shapes and two hollow circular openings with darker interiors. The surface has highlights that appear slightly glossy, and there are carved ridges and recessed areas creating texture. The background and surface are gray with a subtle gradient from darker to lighter.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A30_256

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66.1Mb (537.5Kb) / 13.9in x 18.5in / 4164 x 5552 (300dpi)

Keywords

Netsuke shape Shôki oni Japanese Edo period 1st half 19th century netsuke miniature sculpture subject demon materials carved sculpture dimensions height 4.5 cm width 3.0 cm small object rests smooth surface gradient background object polished material shades brown reddish-brown darker brown accents grooves carved lines visible side rounded form curved layered shapes two hollow circular openings darker interiors surface highlights slightly glossy carved ridges recessed areas creating texture background gray subtle gradient darker lighter.