The first signed Tomomasa, the fifth signed on an inlaid mother-of-pearl tablet, the others unsigned
Japan, 19th century
The first a rare and fine walrus ivory Ebisu holding down a sea bream, the second an ivory netsuke of a woman polishing the floor and the third a walrus ivory netsuke of Kinko sennin. The fourth depicting two oni being pelted by roasted beans during Setsubon, the last a mask carver taking a smoking break.
HEIGHT 3.3 - 4.3 cm
Condition: All in good condition, one minor age crack through the polishing lady.
Provenance: British collection.