Motif design : Tadpole

School : Kinko

Jidai (era) : late-Edo period 19th century

Material : soft metal, thick bold & heavy deep dark purple/black shakudo, they are well forged & very well carved

with a rich & deep dark purple/black snooth & lustrous patina with gold inlay’s in the eyes.

Beautiful fine & precise dynamic carving, with very fine details.

Sizes : 4.9 cm or 1-7/8″ cm long