拍品專文
Motohiro studied metalwork under Otsuki Mitsuyoshi and later under Mitsuoki. He worked both in Otsuki and Goto styles using mostly shakudo nanako or shibuichi. In general, he followed the traditional precise techniques of Kyoto rather than the strong carving methods of Edo.
Boars are mostly depicted running as a characteristic of the species, although sometimes shown sleeping. There is an anecdote which says "the notable painter Okyo was commissioned to paint a sleeping boar. He asked a woman of the mountains to trap one for him, which she did, and he sketched it. A passing traveller looked at the drawing, saying the boar was not sleeping but sick." Apparently a healthy boar's hair stands on end even as it sleeps. Okyo then asked for more detail from the traveller and finished the painting.
Boars are mostly depicted running as a characteristic of the species, although sometimes shown sleeping. There is an anecdote which says "the notable painter Okyo was commissioned to paint a sleeping boar. He asked a woman of the mountains to trap one for him, which she did, and he sketched it. A passing traveller looked at the drawing, saying the boar was not sleeping but sick." Apparently a healthy boar's hair stands on end even as it sleeps. Okyo then asked for more detail from the traveller and finished the painting.