Five Japanese wood netsuke
19th Century
One depicting Emma O, the king of buddhist hell, accompanied by a figure, signed Isshinsai; one carved as a woman carrying a basket, signed Ryushin; one depicting an awabi-shell, signed Masanao; one depicting a lotus pod; and one of a finger citrus
2-4 cm. high (5)
Five Japanese wood netsuke
19th Century
One depicting Emma O, the king of buddhist hell, accompanied by a figure, signed Isshinsai; one carved as a woman carrying a basket, signed Ryushin; one depicting an awabi-shell, signed Masanao; one depicting a lotus pod; and one of a finger citrus
2-4 cm. high (5)