An ivory katabori netsuke depicting a man in a kimono holding a large mask of a bearded old man in front of his face. One himotoshi under the netsuke, the other at the back of the kimono. Beautiful golden-brown patina and wear from wearing the netsuke. Unsigned. Japan, 18th century. L.: 2.7 cm - H.: 3.4 cm ; weight: 12 g