Product No. MEN-2471 無銘 | |
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Design | 2 Mitsu-domoe and an Ivy Leaf Crest |
Mei | Mumei |
Material | Shakudo with details in gold |
Era | Late Edo Period |
Box | Paulownia wood |
Left Length | 1.5 cm (0.6 in) |
Right Length | 1.5 cm (0.6 in) |
Left Width | 4.0 cm (1.6 in) |
Right Width | 4.0 cm (1.6 in) |
Price |
50,000 JPY |
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. |