A GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID SHAKUDO TSUBA WITH OX AND BOKUDO Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of tate-maru-gata (oval) form with one hitsu and a gilt rim, worked in takazogan with a young boy playing a flute while riding an ox, its legs conveying lively movement, under a willow, all on a shakudo nanako ground. A basket and a sickle are lying on the ground to the side and flowers are growing from the ground. The reverse shows a silver-inlaid and finely incised stream with flowers under a willow, the branches and leaves inlaid in gold. SIZE 6.8 x 6.3 cm WEIGHT 95.2 g Condition: Very condition with minor surface wear as well as small dents and minor nicks. Provenance: French private collection.