A WOOD NETSUKE OF A PRIEST AND ONI AT SETSUBUN
Wood netsukeJapan19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A scene from the oni-yarai festival (also known as setsubun). An oni is fearfully hiding behind a priest’s back, who is gleefully throwing kuromame (roasted beans), to drive away the oni. Himotoshi through the back and side.HEIGHT 4.5 CMCondition: One foot restored; small nick on the clothing - otherwise in good condition.Provenance: Austrian private collection