ICHIMUDO TERUTATSU: A GOLD-INLAID SHIBUICHI KOZUKA WITH OX AND BOKUDO By Ichimudo Terutatsu (b. 1747), signed Ichimudo Terutatsu with kakihan Japan, late 18th to 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The kozuka of shibuichi, carved in shishiabori (sunken relief) with a young boy playing a flute while seated on an ox, the string and details of the boy's garment inlaid in gold, all underneath a willow engraved in katakiri. Signed ICHIMUDO TERUTATSU with a kakihan on the reverse. LENGTH 9.7 cm WEIGHT 30.0 g Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear. Provenance: British collection.