Description
Bakemono, a goblin ‘Mikoshi Nyudo’. One huge eye on his forehead in mother-of-pearl. He is bald headed, pulls his tongue (red stained ivory) and lolling it about. Bakemono are shown without feet. A kneeling man lies in front of him, covering in fear his head. A skull lies beside him.
In style of Kokeisei Sansho.
Details
ID 37
Signature unsigned
School Osaka
Material Boxwood
Period 19th C
Measures
Height: 5,6 cm
Provenance ex Barry Davies London 1994
Price
on request