Tonkotsu made of wood
Unusual and particular container (tonkotsu) boxwood tobacco holder depicting a young woman sitting inside a hinoki ofuro taking a bath before entering the onsen. Carved ojime and frog netsuke in sumo wrestling pose. Provenance: Japan Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 6 cm. netsuke 5 x 3 x 2 cm. State of conservation: Very good