A FINE BAMBOO KISERUZUTSU DEPICTING KANZAN Signed Rokudo 六堂 Japan, 19th century The pipe case of senryu-zutsu type. Cut from a choice section of bamboo and finely carved in shishiaibori (sunken relief) with Kanzan holding a scroll, Jittoku´s broom visible behind him. The upper section set with a metal himotoshi loop. Inscribed to the bottom Rokudo, which literally means “six halls”, and with two further engraved seals. HEIGHT 25.5 cm Condition: Good condition with few natural 'flaws'. Provenance: European collection.