An inlaid shibuichi plaque


Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryThe plaque engraved and carved in katakiribori (engraving with an angled chisel emulating brushstrokes) depicting Kannon Bosatsu seated cross-legged on a rocky ledge, a vase with a willow branch resting behind, inscribed with added signature Katsuhiro saku, within a painted wood mount, the simulated futai (hanging strips) decorated with scrolling patterns, the jo and ge (top and bottom strips) sections decorated with clouds and the borders with pine; with a wood storage box with inscription Kagawa Katsuhiro saku kincho Yoryu Kannon no zu (Metalwork picture of Willow Kannon by Kagawa Katsuhiro). 50.7cm x 12.2cm (19 7/8in x 4¾in). (2).