Boxwood, stained, with beautiful shiny patina. A blind masseur (amma) with a large bump on his head, treating his customer with the ellbow, who is twisting his face in agony. Height 4.7cm, width 3.8cm. Signed: Masayuki & Kakihan, cf. MCI p. 491-494, Hoshunsai Masayuki, active 1820-1860. Condition A/B. Flocculated area on the back of the masseur.