A wood tray design of nine dragon by Ichikawa Syudo

Ichikawa Shudo was the eldest son of Ichikawa Sahei. The family was of samurai origins from Himeji. Shudo moved frequently, residing at Mikimachi and Tokyo, later in Akashi where he died. His grave is at Keifukuji in Himeji. He made elegant trays for Sencha Tea Ceremony. Omura Unkoku was his pupil.

The expression of each dragon are very charming. And It is carved very well.

size 46cm-32cm-3cm(h)

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