FIVE WOOD NETSUKE
The first signed Masamitsu
Japan, 19th century
The first depicting a Shojo dancing, signed MASAMITSU, the second a yawning daruma with inlaid eyes, the third a meditating Daruma, the fourth a boy holding a coin and the fifth two skeletons wrestling on a lotus leaf.
HEIGHT 3.5 – 4.7 cm
Condition: The first with two chips and red stains, the second with a crack, missing an eye inlay and with restored arms; the third and fourth in good worn condition and the fourth with a chip and crack to the lotus leaf.
Provenance: British collection.