| Item No. MEN-2471 無銘 | |
|---|---|
| Design | 2 Mitsu-domoe and an Ivy Leaf Crest |
| Mei | Mumei |
| Material | Shakudo with details in gold |
| Era | Late Edo period |
| Box | Paulownia wood |
Size
| Left Length |
1.45 cm (0.57 in)
|
| Right Length |
1.45 cm (0.57 in)
|
| Left Width |
3.98 cm (1.57 in)
|
| Right Width |
4 cm (1.57 in)
|
| Price | Evaluation |
Other Info
| The theme of this pair of Menuki is 2 Mitsu-domoe and an Ivy Leaf Crest, The tomoe design appears in many designs with various uses. It appears to be three commas. When circumscribed in a circle, it often appears in a set of three, with this design known as the Mitsu-domoe. Ivy leaf is a symbol of prosperity because the ivy vines extend without limitation. This design depicts three crests one of an ivy leaf the other two are Mitsu-domoe. On the backside, it was made with In-yo-kon. |
