Lacquered Wood Netsuke of an Ailing Oni, by Yūsō
Lying on the ground with his head supported by one hand, while the other is thrust into a bag beside him, which is inscribed mushiba gusuri[medicine for toothache]. attached by a cord to a large tabako-ire (tobacco pouch). The whole surface is lacquered in gold, black and red, intentionally worn
Signed on the tobacco pouch. Early 20th century
Length: 3.5 cm
MR5170
