By Masanao of Ise, Yamada, Edo period (1615-1868) or Meiji era (1868-1912), mid-late 19th century Standing, looking up with his arms folded, his feet crossed and his mouth open, wearing a short skirt, folded and tied at the waist, his pupils inlaid in dark horn; signed beneath one foot Masanao. 18cm (7 1/16in) high.