A traditional Mito school theme, either a fisherman or ferry boatman.    3.5 cm x 1.2 cm /  3.5 cm x 1.5 cm.   Shakudo gold ad silver.  Excellent condition.  This is a very popular poetic motif in late Edo and Meiji period art representing a calm journey or worldly transition.

I have been doing this for more than sixty years, and thisis the first time I have encountered menuki with this motif.   $250