September 2014ARCHIVE

It is very heartwarming puppies. The tail is really lovely!

Takahashi Ryoun(active Late Meiji - Taishō - Early Shōwa Era) lived in Tokyo, and worked from Late Meiji into the Early Shōwa Era. He graduated from the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, and was famed for his skill in casting bronze. The Tokyo Casting Association lists him as a designated special member, a ranking reserved for only the best artists.
size 17-10-14.5(h)cm 16-13-9(h)cm

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My father said to me such a thing in old days, "Enma(the king of hell ) could pull your tongue with pliers if you told a lie". When scolding a child who has told a lie, there is a folk tradition in Japan to say, 'I will ask Enma to yank out your tongue.'

There was such a reason and would be scared when I watched this work when I was child. Oni is supposed to play a role of Gokusotsu ogre working for Enma ogre in hell. So, I think the ONI is repairing Enma's pliers.

Perfect condition, Asakusa school, The maker is unknown.

size 20.5cm long

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