By Ouchi Sosui (1911-1972), Showa era (1926-1989), 20th centuryStanding, hands clasped to his chest, wearing a short belted robe bearing the inscription Kosei Hideyuki hokoku (Kosei Hideyuki helped with the carving), the wood bearing a typical stain, signed in a raised oval reserve Sosui; with a wooden storage box, outside the lid inscribed Sosui Ainu, inside the lid inscribed Kosei Hideyuki hokoku (Kosei Hideyuki helped with the carving), and with seal Hideyuki. 7cm (2?in). (2).