Product No. MEN-2900 無銘(京金工) | |
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Design | Shishi, Sacred Lion |
Mei | Mumei, but has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko Tradition |
Material | Gold |
Region | Kyoto, Yamashiro Province |
Era | Late Edo Period |
Box | Custom made paulownia box |
Left Length | 1.4 cm (0.5 in) |
Right Length | 1.4 cm (0.5 in) |
Left Width | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) |
Right Width | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) |
Status | Hozon Tosogu |
Certification Date | October 31, 2014 |
Price |
200,000 JPY |
The theme of this set of menuki is Ippiki Shishi. Sacred Lion solid gold menuki, which has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko Tradition. However, the shape of the spots, eyebrows, and curly hair pattern look like the Goto Tradition. It has an unusual appearance and is well made. |