KIKUCHI SEIJO: A SHAKUDO TSUBA WITH CHINESE LITERATI AND LANDSCAPEBy Kikuchi Seijo, signed Kikuchi Seijo with kakihanJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The shakudo migakiji (polished ground) tsuba of marugata shape, with a kozuka and kogai hitsu-ana and some sekigane, partially worked in sukashi (openwork) and iroe-e takazogan of gold, silver, and copper depicting Chinese literati above a landscape dominated by pagodas, pine trees, reishi clouds, and craggy rocks. Signed to the back KIKUCHI SEIJO with kakihan.HEIGHT 6.9 cm, LENGTH 6.5 cmWEIGHT 99 gCondition: Excellent condition with minor typical wear.