Three pipe cases made from staghorn

Description:

Japan, 2nd half of the 19th century
L. 20 - 21 cm
All decorated in relief with figures under a pine branch forming the cord, a) sennin with stick and feather fan, b) sennin with wicker basket, c) rônin with drawn sword.
German private collection, assembled between 1960 and 1990 - Minim. Signs of age, minor wear