Description Two Japanese netsuke of a toad and one of a cat. The cat is made from imitation amber and has a one character signature next to the himotoshi on the otherwise uncarved underside. The toad is carved from sandalwood with the himotoshi going through the side and a character signature on the carved underside. Dimensions: 1 inch tall X 1 5/8 inches wide; 2.5 cm tall X 4.1 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report Small chip to the bottom of the cat. Toad has a small crack and light staining.
Provenance From a multi-generational French-American family collection.