This is a masterpiece, "Karako," by Toda Kaiteki, a renowned wood carving master of the San'in region. His teacher was Mihara Unkai, and he took the "Kai" (sea) character from Unkai's name to become Kaiteki. While I will omit a detailed biography of Kaiteki, due to his short life, few of his works (especially wood carvings) remain. They are truly phantom masterpieces, difficult to find even locally. His wood carvings are far fewer in number than those of Mihara Unkai, making them extremely valuable. They are more difficult to come across than Unkai's works. This piece is in very good condition, a beautiful example. The figure is approximately 20 centimeters tall, a very manageable size for a collection and a highly desirable size for wood carving collectors. The inscribed box is also very valuable, inscribed by Kaiteki's disciple, Kineya Seiichi. Due to its excellent condition, this is likely a must-buy for collectors. With the current inflationary trend, investment in art is increasing. The price is almost certainly going to rise, making this an excellent time to acquire a fine art piece. Please consider it.