This bronze futaoki (lid rest) is made in the ikkanjinn (一閑人- idle person) style, one of the seven styles said to be preferred by Rikyu. The shōmen or front of the futaoki is the side opposite the boy climbing the well, so that he is facing forward.

A futaoki (蓋置 - lid rest) is a small stand used to hold the lid of the kama or for resting the hishaku on. They are typically made of bamboo, ceramic, or metal, and come in a vast array of shapes and styles. While metal and ceramic futaoki can be quite ornate and are considered more formal, the common and basic bamboo types are largely undecorated and are the least formal style.

Dimensions:

4.8cm (1.9in) - width
4.6cm (1.8in) - height

Condition: Excellent

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