A shogi piece (Bishop) written by Seizan Kanai. Price is firm. This is a moriage koma (raised piece), and both the front and back have been well-used, making them hori-ume koma (carved and filled pieces). (It seems Seizan only made moriage koma.) There are some chips in the lacquer on both the front and back (see photos 3 and 4). Overall, there are signs of use. The King piece in photos 5 and 6 is not included. It's rare to see Seizan Kanai's pieces, but when you do, you'll be amazed. The pieces shine because they have been Seto polished. Seizan's signature style indicates the era, and this calligraphy style suggests it was made between 1950 and 1960. The characters are of stable quality. Approximately 2.9cm x 2.55cm x 0.75cm ✨If you purchase multiple pieces, I will offer a small discount. Please let me know in the comments. Seizan Kanai In a corner of Tokyo's downtown area, five master craftsmen (Ryuzan Toyoshima, Ikka Okuno, Buntoshu Kimura, Eisu Miyamatsu, and Seizan Kanai) were born. Among them, Seizan continued to make shogi pieces until he was over 80 years old. Seizan began making shogi pieces at the recommendation of Ryuzan Toyoshima, who lived nearby. After Ryuzan and his son passed away in quick succession in 1940, he helped make pieces at the request of the widow of the second-generation Ryuzan. He also cooperated when Eisu began making pieces, and when Eisu passed away, he helped with the carving at the request of the widow.