An amusing, late 19th Century Japanese wooden box in the form of an Oni and a girl

Object Description

From our collection of Japanese works of art from the late 19th Century and reign of Emperor Meiji, (1868-1912) this intriguing carved-wood box which depicts the face of an Oni on one side and the face of a young girl on the other.

As shown in the photographs, the box opens up to create the two separate faces. The eyes, teach and horns of the Oni are picked out in Gold lacquer.

Registered with DEFRA, less than 10% exemption – 52GRQXQC

Object Condition

Offered in very good condition as shown in the photographs.

Object Details