By Tenkodo Hidekuni, signed Tenkodo Hidekuni saku, Ichiyusai kan Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of fine deep black shakudo and decorated in the front with a heron and lotus – the details gilt and with some silver inlay. Signed to the reverse TENKODO HIDEKUNI saku (made by), Ichiyusai Kan (supervised by Ichiyusai).
LENGTH 9.7 cm
Condition: Good condition, minor surface wear and wear to gilding. Provenance: British collection.