19th century The first a persimmon open on the underside revealing a large spider crab within the cavity, the wood slightly worn with a good patina, signed Hoichi, 3.5cm (1 3/8in); the second an erotic carving of a large-crowned mushroom with a mask of Okame carved at the side, the stalk forming the himotoshi, unsigned, 4.2cm (1 11/16in). (2).