Fuchi-kashira in shakudo with nanako background, Japan, mid-Edo period (1603-1868) Each chased and inlaid in iroe takazogan of suaka, gold and shakudo of a lobster. Bears an engraved signature of Iwamoto Konkan - 岩本昆寛 (1744-1801) with Kao. Probably a later workshop work. Length : 3,8 cm Provenance: Former Grataloup collection.