An anabori wood netsuke, carved in the form of a toppled broken egg. Carved within with a cross-legged figure of the Tengu King, Sojoba.
Signed Karyu (related to Shuraku).
3.2cm Wide.
For a similar example by Karyu please see: Bonhams. The Katchen collection of Netsuke part 1. Lot 154. For an example relatable to Shuraku, please see: Christies. Edward & Marilyn Flower collection. 12.5.2010. Lot 123.