Ivory netsuke with the Noh mask of Okame and a masu rice box.

Okame, also known as Suzume, is the divinity of cheerfulness and good humour.

Masu are traditional square measuring containers made of cypress wood, used for measuring foodstuffs such as rice, or for drinking sake.

Signed Mitsuyuki (光之).

Japan – Meiji era (1869-1912)

Height: 0.7 in / 1.7 cm – width: 1.1 in / 2.8 cm – depth: 1.2 in / 3 cm