Antique Japanese from the Meiji period, carved wood (possibly boxwood) figure of a monstrous Oni figure carrying a large fish on his back and a book in his other hand. Dating between 1868 and 1912. The well carved figure stands on a carved wood base and is depicted standing in human-ish form with three clawed feet wearing shorts with a cloth tied around his shoulders/ neck holding a book in one hand and a large fish on his back in the other. The Oni has well carved facial detail with raised horns and sharp pointed teeth along with inset eyes, claw like fingers, bracelets on either wrist, muscular arms and legs and a belly that sticks out. There is a signature on the back of his leg in Japanese, possibly.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good condition for age- has overall wear, some surface scratches, one horn is chipped, has some cracks one is on back, looks like was glued back onto the wood base at the feet, one of the eyes has a pin hole which could be due to a piece missing, overall general wear due to age and use. Please see pictures for details.

Origin:
Japan

Materials & Techniques:
Boxwood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Japan

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good condition for age- has overall wear, some surface scratches, one horn is chipped, has some cracks one is on back, looks like was glued back onto the wood base at the feet, one of the eyes has a pin hole which could be due to a piece missing, overall general wear due to age and use. Please see pictures for details.