A painted and lacquered wood netsuke of a dancing bijin holding a fan in both hands over her head, her iron-red kimono with geometric pattern -- 3¾in.high; another similar wood netsuke of a male dancer, squatting, his arms outstretched, wearing a cloak over his back in the form of wings, black jacket and red trousers -- 2in.high. (2)

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A painted and lacquered wood netsuke of a dancing bijin holding a fan in both hands over her head, her iron-red kimono with geometric pattern -- 3¾in.high; another similar wood netsuke of a male dancer, squatting, his arms outstretched, wearing a cloak over his back in the form of wings, black jacket and red trousers -- 2in.high. (2)

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