Netsuke, ivory. Japan, 19th cent.
Very compact composition of several objects, including a fierce oni mask (devil), a kitsune (fox), as well as a doll in the form of the founder of Zen Buddhism Daruma. Further, a koi (carp) on wheels, a boy′s toy, and an axe with the flame symbol of the "Golden Boy" Kintaro. Cord channel underneath below a rectangular plate with an incised, strongly abbreviated signature - poss. KYO-KA 否華 (?).
WIDTH 3,4 CM