Early 19th century, country type that would have belonged to peasant, three pieces with carved hardwood base and lid carved in the form of an octopus with original silk cord and horn ojime and carved and inlaid sashi-netsuke in hardwood with signature on inlay. Inro is 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 3 1/2" high, nesuke is 8" long, all with fine old polished patina.