TOSHIHISA: A SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH HOTEI AND KARAKO IN A BOAT Signed Toshihisa with kakihan Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The maru-gata tsuba with one hitsu and carved in openwork with an image of Hotei gleefully laughing and seated in a boat, a karako next to him, below the silver inlaid moon. The reverse shows another karako rowing the boat. The details in copper and gold. Signed TOSHIHISA and kakihan. SIZE 7.3 x 6.6 cm WEIGHT 123.7 g Condition: Good condition with minimal surface wear and rubbing. Provenance: French private collection.