Ɏ JISEI: AN IVORY OKIMONO OF AN ONI STARTLED BY A SNAKE EMERGING FROM A MOKUGYO By Jisei, signed Jisei Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) A lively okimono depicting an oni who, after having beaten a Buddhist drum (mokugyo), jumps up in fright as a snake slithers out of the mokugyo. The oni is standing on the drum, still holding the mallet in one hand, with an expression of panic on his demonic face. A scroll with illegible inscription is on the drum as well. Note the fine staining and great attention to detail. Signed JISEI within a square reserve to the underside. HEIGHT 11 cm Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of wear. Provenance: British collection. Zacke, Fine Japanese Art, 28 October 2020, Vienna, lot 195 ( sold for EUR 7,584). German private collection, acquired from the above. This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.