An ivory katabori Okimono-netsuke depicting a seated peasant, fan in hand, being served sake by two birds dressed in kimono. This scene illustrates the tale of the sparrow with its tongue cut out, "Shitakiri Suzume". Signed Masayoshi - ??. Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912). L.: 5 cm - H.: 4 cm ; weight: 25 g