Van Minnen

Many thanks again for all the imput and goodwill. The hole on the top of the head seems very narrow. The hole underneath, between the feet, has another exit, on the right facing, just under the arm. Apologies for not mentioning this fact. Both holes are joined, and looking in sunlight I can see the bottom hole visible from the side hole,as light enters the bottom hole. My indebtedness to your continued assistance

The redness in reality is more brown, the camera comes out red, but its more brown than red. The hole does go right through. The size is 37mm high 33mm wide 43mm long I realise you know your way around these items, but I am not sure what the full picture is Am I right in your suggestion Seki, last character might be un Maybe a Shojo Or Ono no Komachi Is there anyway to identify the period when this was carved? Many thanks for your assistance and advice

Many thanks for your imput and assistance, I appreciate any help, this has been a conundrum for too long

Apologies for posting several times, it's the only way the fike size accepts

Hallo forum, I appreciate deeply Japanese art and culture. I have a very detailed Netsuke, carved from wood, which I bought, and have had for many years It is very difficult to do justice with a photo, and the file only allows 2images. But let me attempt. Thanks for any assistance. I think this is a traveller with a basket on his back I am unable to add images to this post so will send images separately

Can anyone identify this signature on my netsuke