By Kaigyokusai Masatsugu, Osaka (1813-1892), 19th centuryThe long fluted gourd of almost straight form, with lightly stippled surface, a jagged hole to one side being gnawed by a small wasp, and a short looped stalk at the top forming the himotoshi; signed Kaigyokusai with seal Masatsugu. 13.3cm (5?in) long.