A Figural Ivory Netsuke and a Ryusa Style Ivory Netsuke
Edo-Meiji period (18th and late 19th century), the first signed Joi
The first carved as an itinerant priest striking a temple bell asking for alms, the alms bowl on his head containing three small demons, the priest accompanied by a child musician; the second a stylized dragon
3in. (7.6cm.) high; 2¾in. (7cm.) wide (2)
A Figural Ivory Netsuke and a Ryusa Style Ivory Netsuke
Edo-Meiji period (18th and late 19th century), the first signed Joi
The first carved as an itinerant priest striking a temple bell asking for alms, the alms bowl on his head containing three small demons, the priest accompanied by a child musician; the second a stylized dragon
3in. (7.6cm.) high; 2¾in. (7cm.) wide (2)
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