Next is an exquisite set of fuchigashira signed 'Hosono Sōzaemon kore o horu' (細野惣左衛門彫之) Masamori's work often depicts themes from daily life which are usually crammed with villagers, fishermen, rickshaws, and processions. This particular set is more refined than a lot of his other work insofar as he uses space to accentuate the images. In this case, on the kashira there is a humourous theme of a monkey which has ascended to the top of the mast and which has captured the attention of the other
