By Soichi, late 19th century The fisherman standing, arms crossed over his chest, his curly hair flowing down to his shoulders, brow furrowed and lips pursed, a large piece of red coral strapped to his back, a small tabako-ire (tobacco pouch) of amber hanging from his belt, his eyes inlaid and the himotoshi lined with ivory; signed on a green-stained ivory tablet Soichi. 8.2cm (3¼in) high.