Group of the warrior Watanabe ambushed by the oni Rashomon as the oni attacks the warrior from behind; signed Tomoshika; Ivory; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 1.6 inches (4.1 cm) high.
Reiten, god of thunder, riding on a cloud; horn inlaid eyes and studs on drum; signed; Ivory; 19th century; Japan. 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) long.
Study of a scholar gathering in a mountain pavillion; delicately-carved cliff with pine trees and waterfall; himotoshi formed by a cleverly-hidden grotto; signed Kagetoshi within a rectangular reserve; Stained ivory; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) high.
Stained to a rich caramel tone; well-carved frog resting on the Buddha's hand citron; the citron stem has been cleverly carved to barely touch the citron without breaking it; Ivory; 19th century; Japan. 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) long.
A netsuke of a malachite rock, well selected to represent a cavernous rock formation with a gold crab resting on its surface; gilt metal ring for suspension; Malachite; Meiji period (1868-1912); Japan. 2 inches (5.1 cm) long.
Netsuke in the form of a closed clam shell, with elaborate gilt design of a dragon chasing a pearl and floral motifs; Kutani ware; 19th century; Japan. 2 inches (5.1 cm) high; .2 inches (.5 cm) in diameter.
A bamboo ryusa netsuke in kiku (chrysanthemum) form with openwork petals; the texture of the bamboo lid amplifies resemblance to a flower stamen; well-patinated; 19th century; Japan.
