Description † IKKO: A RARE BAMBOO FUDEZUTSU OF A MAGPIE ON PRUNUSBy Hasegawa Ikko, signed Ikko 一虎 with sealJapan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The fudezutsu (brush case) carved in shishiaibori with a magpie perched on a blossoming prunus branch, its head raised upwards, the brush case with a metal mount, hinged cover, and wood end. Signed to the reverse IKKO and seal HASEGAWA.LENGTH 28.6 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, light surface scratches, natural age cracks, a small rectangular piece inset to the narrow side.Provenance: British private collection.Hasegawa Ikko covered a wide range of subjects but excelled especially in his representation of animal and plant life. His style generally followed the traditions of early masters such as Korin and Ritsuo but was also influenced by his fellow craftsman Minko.