School of Goto Ichijo (1791-1876) A shibuichi tsuba Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Of typical Ichijo form, rounded rectangular with four shallow indentations, the edge hammered up, the polished surface decorated in gold, silver, and shakudo, on one side with an egret, stream, reeds, and water plants, on the other side with a water strider, stream, and water plants, with signature Goto Hokkyo Ichijo and a kao With a wood storage box 3 1/8in (7.8cm) high