A gold ojime of a Karako (Chinese boy)
By Masatoshi, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The karako standing with a serene expression, holding a minogame (bushy-tailed turtle); signed Masatoshi. 1.9cm (¾in) high.

Provenance
Sold at Christie's, London, 4 July 1984, lot 553.

Including but not limited to the following:

Possibly gold-plated metal. Some areas of the gold patina slightly faded, most noticeably to a small area (approx. 1mm diam.) in the back right side of the karako's head. The forehead of the karako with several very light surface scratches, only noticeable under strong light. Some light tarnishing to the areas less prone to handling. Otherwise in good condition.