Japanese Wooden Mechanical Toy

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4.5" (11 cm.) All wooden toy features a small fantasy figure seated at a table with dishes at his front. His right arm, neck and mouth are jointed, and when the wooden handle at the side is turned, he lifts his goblet to his mouth, tilts his head down, and opens his mouth as though to drink. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japan, 19th century, the rare toy retains fine original finish and works perfectly.