Two ivory netsuke depicting a monk and oni and a monkey, Jap - Lot 151

Two ivory netsuke depicting a monk and oni and a monkey, Japan, Edo period, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912) - The first depicts a monk using a long blade to saw off the horns of an oni, who accepts Buddha's teachings and begs for forgiveness. Himotoshi carved on the monk's back. A signature is engraved underneath 正久斉 - Shokyusaï. H.: 4.5 cm; weight: 14 g; accidents to the oni's hands. - The other, katabori type, depicting a seated monkey with its paws resting on a peach. Alluding to the Chinese legend Songoku (in Chinese Sun Wukong), the monkey king who stole the peach of immortality. The two himotoshi are dug under the peach. Old dealer's label glued on. H.: 3 cm; weight: 8 g; cracks. N°CIC : FR2307515865-K ; FR2307515864-K