Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The rakan carved seated and wearing a long flowing robe over one shoulder, holding a hossu (fly whisk) in one hand and cleaning his ear with an earpick (mimikaki kanzashi) held in the other, the face and garment patterns finely stained and incised. HEIGHT 7.6 cm Condition: Very good condition with few minor traces of wear, possibly small chip to the ear-pick. Provenance: British collection.