JOCHIKU: A RARE MURAKAMI SCHOOL SENTOKU KOZUKA OF KINTARO By Jochiku, signed Jochiku Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Finely carved in katakiribori and kebori depicting the golden boy Kintaro holding a long pole, a bat flying next to it. Signed to the reverse in sosho (running script) JOCHIKU. LENGTH 9.8 cm WEIGHT 24 g Condition: Good condition, minor discoloration and surface wear. Provenance: British collection, purchased from Sotheby's, Japanese Works of Art, Prints & Paintings, 9 November 2006, London, lot 947 (part lot, purchased for 2.160 GBP).