A FINE TOKOKU STYLE MIXED MATERIAL NETSUKE OF AN ONI IN A BUCKET Unsigned Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century Finely carved as a bucket lined with gilt wire, a minutely carved oni inside grabbing the handle and seated next to a green sake flask and a platter with food. Asymmetrical himotoshi underneath, the large one lined in green-stained bone. LENGTH 2.9 cm Condition: Very good condition, minor surface wear. Provenance: US private collection. The work is stylistically close to netsuke by Suzuki Tokoku (1846-1913).