TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE MEIJI 1868-1912 One carved as the god Fukurokuju holding a large mask...

TWO JAPANESE IVORY NETSUKE

MEIJI 1868-1912

One carved as the god Fukurokuju holding a large mask of Usofuku, another as two nio on a giant woven sandal, the Buddhist guardian gods wrestling with their heads turned in opposite directions, the base signed Shokyusai, together with a small handle carved as a figure, possibly Ebisu, opening a large sack containing riches and a mallet, 4.6cm. (3)

Provenance: an English private collection, Hampshire, acquired in the early 20th century.