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It measures 18" long (45
Two applied side ring handles add a traditional utilitarian form element
25" long with the handle (24 x 33
It has five drawers
It was a friend of mankind and guardian of the spirit world
Menuki Oni Dressed as Monk with Drum and Scroll Japan, Edo period, mixed-metal with gilt highlights LS108 Inkstone It measures 18" long (45Japan, Edo period (18th19th century) This highly unusual menuki presents an oni, or demon, costumed in the garb of a humble traveling monk. Rather than appearing menacing, the oni wears an almost comical expression, his rounded face and sharp teeth softened by the parody of religious attire. Across his chest is strapped a circular drum, picked out in brilliant gilt, while in one hand he holds a scroll engraved with tiny characters. The figures robe is
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