A SENTOKU AND SILVER KOZUKA HANDLE DEPICTING A MAN…A SENTOKU AND SILVER KOZUKA HANDLE DEPICTING A MAN WITH A BROOM UNDER THE CRESCENT MOONUnsigned, kozuka handle, sentoku and silverJapan, late Edo period (1615-1868)This finely contrasting work depicts a man sweeping with a broom in takazogan relief, the figure entirely covered with silver. The man is wearing a basket-like cap and a long robe with baggy trousers but no shoes; presumably he is a temple servant. Above him the silver crescent moon. LENGTH 9.7 cmProvenance: German private collection. condition: Very good condition with minor wear and small nicks.