Wood Netsuke, Oni is hiding in Masu Box
(as a theme of Setsubun-first day of the spring)
Nagoya School, Circa 19th Century, Signature : Masanao H:1 1/4” – W:3/4”
Oni (Mythical animal from Japanese legend) is beaten by beans which made from Ivory.
Reference: Similar example is appearing at Tokugawa Family Collection Catalog.