Description AN OTSU-E PAINTING OF ONI NO NENBUTSUARCJapan, Edo Period (1615-1868). The otsu-e depicting the demon's prayer (oni no nenbutsu), with an oni disguised as a priest in monk's robes begging for money, carrying a gong, wooden mallet, and donation registry, the face with a comical expression and bushy eyebrows above bulging eyes. Mounted as a hanging scroll with cinnabar lacquer handles.Inscriptions: The reverse 'Otsu-e, oni no nenbutsu' and with other inscriptions. Condition: Commensurate with age, old wear, creasing, browning, and few stains, the mount with small tears.Provenance: Dutch collection.Dimensions: Image size 59.6 x 23.2cm, size incl. mounting 120 x 31 cmAuction result comparison:Compare an otsu-e of oni no nenbutsu by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), sold at Sotheby's London in Japanese Woodblock Prints - Including the Sokolov Collection on 28 May 2021, lot 102, forGBP 3,528.