| Item No. MEN-2601 割短冊銘 森田・宗捕 | |
|---|---|
| Design | Shishi, Sacred Lion |
| Mei | （Wari-tanzaku Mei）Morita Munesuke |
| Material | Copper with Shakudo inlay, details in gold |
| Era | Late Edo period |
| Box | Recessed Paulownia Box |
Size
| Left Length |
1.4 cm (0.55 in)
|
| Right Length |
1.63 cm (0.64 in)
|
| Left Width |
3.26 cm (1.28 in)
|
| Right Width |
3.28 cm (1.29 in)
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NBTHK Certification
| Status | Tokubetsu Hozon Tōsōgu |
| Certification Date | April 04, 2023 |
| Price | 185,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| The theme of this pair of Menuki is Shishi, Sacred Lion. This is a different type of Shishi from the Goto Tradition. It appears to be of the style from the Yokoya Tradition. There isn't much specific information of the craftsman, Morita Munesuke. However, judging by the style and shape of the Shishi, he was likely related to the Yokoya Tradition. It resembles the work of Yokoya Somin. It has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu in 2023. |
