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Message:: [QUOTE="wlwhittier, post: 13175115, member: 76316"]THE NETSUKE:It is signed by Masatomo, a late Edo period Netsuke artist, circa 1850 into the 1860’s.The subject is very unusual; the design is called Gama Sennin. Gama is the bull frog. Rennin is the Hermit, a legendary wizard living in the mountain and capable of performing miracles.There are many Sennin figures; this one is from Chinese Taoism. He carries Gama on his back. THE 4-CASE INRO:The exterior design (water with tree) was done by Kano Eisenin Norinobu. The interior is Nashiji with Sakura Cherry blossoms, rare in Inro work.It was made circa 1770-1780.There are two sets of Artist markings:On the upper right is Hogen Eisen Ga (Hogen Eisen design); beneath is Kakutei? Gyoku Sai (Seal of Eisen’s marking).On the lower left is the signature of Kanshōsai, with his Kao. Some dimensions: Netsuke is ~2" high; Inro is ~3" high, ~1 7/8" wide; Ojimi is ~1/2" diameter. Combined weight is ~54 grams.[/QUOTE]