Very rare original 18th C. Edo Polychrome Japanese Oni devil oni boxwood statue. Original mineral pigment is intact, overall condition is very good and wear consistent of age. Bone inlay, very well carved. Small shrine compartment opens with figure inside. Wrapped in a swirling water dragon. Water dragon reveals a lotus pod reliquary above the head.

Provenance: Collectors Seal Tomkinson collection #266
Kevin Page, London UK
Pvt. Zentner Family Collection

Age: Edo period (1603 - 1868) circa 1740's

Dimensions: 17" tall on base x 4" wide