Japan, Tokyo, late 19th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The wrathful guardian and fierce demon locked in combat standing atop a finely textured lotus leaf, the Nio grasping the oni’s arms and the oni clutching the Nio’s sides, both with neatly detailed bodies and faces. The lotus leaf with two himotoshi.HEIGHT 2.7 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor wear and few light scratches.Provenance: From a US private collection in South Carolina.