A large shibuichi tsuba
By Kokian Masatomo, early 19th century
Of oval form with raised rim, carved and inlaid with Hotei struggling to haul his large sack containing a boy who holds aloft his hossu (fly whisk), another boy running away with a scroll, attached to a staff, on the reverse, details in silver, copper and gilt metal, signed Kokian Masatomo with kao; with wood storage box. 8.9cm (3½in). (3).
FOOTNOTES
鍔　唐子布袋　銘「光輝庵正友（花押）」　19世紀前期

Accompanied by a NBTHK Hozon certificate.

For the maker, see Robert Haynes, The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists, Ellwangen, Germany, 2001, no.H04554.