By Shuzan, signed Shuzan Japan, Edo (Tokyo), 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The demon queller boldly carved standing with a grim expression looking down at and holding the head of a terrified oni who tries to deflect his captor’s sword, both with eyes inlaid in bone. Two large asymmetrical himotoshi through the back.HEIGHT 8.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. Fine, dark patina.Provenance: French private collection, previously offered at Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, 8 November 2018, London, lot 12 (bought-in at anestimate of GBP 2,000-2,500).