171 - Set consisting of a single-piece okimono and two ivory netsuke, Japan, Edo and Meiji periods (1868–1912)

Set consisting of a single-piece okimono and two ivory netsuke, Japan, Edo and Meiji periods (1868–1912) - A Meiji-period okimono, carved in the round, depicting Gama Sennin balancing an enormous toad on his head with his hands. It is mounted on a pedestal, beneath which is a kakihan set in a square seal. The toad’s eyes are inlaid with brown horn. There is a small chip on a leaf resting on the toad’s back. One foot has been repaired. The oval pedestal is likely not original. Height: 13 cm; weight: 90 g. - An Edo-period katabori-style netsuke depicting Hotei carrying a child in a sack on his back. Two himotoshi are carved on the back beneath the sack. Extensive wear, particularly on the face. A small chip on the back; repairs to the feet. H.: 4 cm; weight: 23 g. - A Meiji-period netsuke, of the katabori type, depicting Hotei carrying a branch with numerous twigs, at the ends of which small brass balls resembling bells are inlaid into the ivory. Natural himotoshi running through the branch. H.: 4.3 cm; weight: 24 g