Antique Japanese Okimono Carving
Celestial Jester
Oni Drinking Party
Signature: Hyakumitsu, Circa: early 1900s'
H 2.5 in.(6.3cm), W 2 in.(5cm), D 1.4 in.(3.5cm)
Condition: excellent!

Here an oni (demon) and celestial jester dance and play, intoxicated from the contents of a now overturned gourd. The oni himself is considered in Japanese lore as part jester and part mischievous nemesis. That he plays in counterpoint to the jesture highlights his playful side. This ivory okimono communicates whimsy and high movement. The countenances and gestures of the pair communicate sensitivity to humor. The okimono is finally detailed with moments of spare relief that give it breadth. Signed at the bottom, this okimono is in excellent condition.

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