A Boxwood Okimono Depicting Two Walking Oni

Boxwood okimono with a light patina depicting two walking Oni, represented with notable artistic mastery. The taller of the two oni holds a jar and a large sack.

The younger of the two holds a wooden bucket on his shoulder, connected to a sack, while exchanging an envelope, presumably containing money, with his companion.

His eyes are dark horn.

Period: Meiji 19th century

Dimensions: 11.3 x 7.7 x 6.8 cm.

Conservation status: Excellent condition. There are professional restorations on the right leg and left foot of the small oni and on the left foot of the large oni.