A MECHANICAL KUROGAKI WOOD MASK NETSUKE OF A SHISHI Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The Shishi head carved with movable floppy ears and a jaw. The tama on its head is used to control the movable parts. HEIGHT 4.6 cm Condition: Good condition. The mechanical part is stiff and not fully working, though the individual parts are still movable. Provenance: British collection.