Wood with finely carved and engraved, darkened details. Beautiful, shiny patina. Bun and drum fitting inlaid horn. Two Karako, one holding a large drum standing up, the other seated. Height 3.2cm, length 4.2cm. Signed: Masatsugu, cf. MCI p. 481. Nagoya artist, who always worked with wood. Active between 1800 to 1830. Condition A.