M0004137EA: Netsuke of a blindman playing a xylophone (mokkin) / M0004137EB: Netsuke of a blindman lifting a stone

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Photograph of two Netsuke, one of a blindman playing a xylophone (also known as a Mokkin), made from wood with ivory detail, and the other of a blindman lifting a stone, created by Ho-gyoku in 19th century Japan. Netsuke are ornaments worn with a Kimono. The Netsuke is tied a silk bag hidden behind the sash for belongings. They were especially popular during the Tokugawa period (1603–1868) and are seen by many as fine works of miniature art. These Netsuke are from Doctor Hermann Gunther's collection of Netsuke, now held by the History of Science Museum, Oxford

M0004137EA: Netsuke of a blindman playing a xylophone (mokkin) / M0004137EB: Netsuke of a blindman lifting a stone

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