Two ivory netsuke

Two ivory netsuke
By Rantei, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century
The first a badger sake seller, wearing a lotus leaf hat, standing, facing ahead, holding a sake jar with one hand, the eyes inlaid, signed Rantei, 4.7cm (1 7/8in) high; the second of Benkei disguised as a Yamabushi priest, seated with one knee raised, his robe with formal designs, the pupils inlaid, signed Rantei, 3.9cm (1½in) high. (2).