

Lot 18
A wood netsuke of Omori Hikoshichi and Chihaya Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
5 November 2020, 11:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street£3,000 - £4,000
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Find your local specialistA wood netsuke of Omori Hikoshichi and Chihaya
Edo period (1615-1868), late 18th/early 19th century
The warrior standing and bending over from the weight of the creature carried on his back; his hand poised on the hilt of his sword, turning around, discovering the true demonic nature of the beautiful woman reflected in the river, the latter with her hand already gripped around the end of the scabbard, preventing Hikoshichi from removing the blade; unsigned. 8cm (3 1/8in) high.
The warrior standing and bending over from the weight of the creature carried on his back; his hand poised on the hilt of his sword, turning around, discovering the true demonic nature of the beautiful woman reflected in the river, the latter with her hand already gripped around the end of the scabbard, preventing Hikoshichi from removing the blade; unsigned. 8cm (3 1/8in) high.