By Koyosai Nobutomo, sealed Tomonobu Japan, Tokyo, Meiji period (1868-1912) The samurai wearing full armor with two swords and holding a yari in his right hand while securing his kabuto (helmet) with the right. His vassal beside him is also wearing armor, with one sword, and tending to the horse. All on a naturalistic base, inscribed Ushi, Keio gannen, ki fuyu koku, Koyosai (Keio 1st year [1865], the year of the Ox, carved in winter, by Koyosai), with seal Tomonobu. HEIGHT 8.5 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear and some natural age cracks. Fine honey-gold patina. Provenance: British collection.