Menuki - Metal - Japan - Late Edo period
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A pair of Edo period menuki for katana or wakizashi hilts, depicting two dynamic tigers with gilt detailing, likely shakudo or yamagane, dating to about 1780–1860, supplied in a kiri-bako wooden box with a padded stand.
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Description from the seller
Late Edo Period (roughly 1780–1860).
MENUKI (metal ornaments for the tsuka/handle of the Japanese sword, for Katana or Wakizashi)
Subject: Tora (Tiger)
A pair of tigers depicted in dynamic, sinuous poses with elongated bodies, incised stripes, and expressive details of the face and paws.
Probably Shakudo (a copper-gold alloy) or Yamagane / copper with a dark patina. Decoration in Zogan or Gilt (gold gilding) to highlight the tiger’s coat stripes, paws, and body details.
Working Technique:
(Udashidashi): Back-relief shaping to create body volume.
Takabori: High-relief carving on the front.
Keobori: Fine incisions to render coat details and whiskers.
Back Features:
Usu-dachi: Indicates a profile with a very thin metal edge and wall.
No rear peg in Atsumi-nashi
Case:
In a traditional wooden box (Kiri-bako/paulownia box) with padded support.
Late Edo Period (roughly 1780–1860).
MENUKI (metal ornaments for the tsuka/handle of the Japanese sword, for Katana or Wakizashi)
Subject: Tora (Tiger)
A pair of tigers depicted in dynamic, sinuous poses with elongated bodies, incised stripes, and expressive details of the face and paws.
Probably Shakudo (a copper-gold alloy) or Yamagane / copper with a dark patina. Decoration in Zogan or Gilt (gold gilding) to highlight the tiger’s coat stripes, paws, and body details.
Working Technique:
(Udashidashi): Back-relief shaping to create body volume.
Takabori: High-relief carving on the front.
Keobori: Fine incisions to render coat details and whiskers.
Back Features:
Usu-dachi: Indicates a profile with a very thin metal edge and wall.
No rear peg in Atsumi-nashi
Case:
In a traditional wooden box (Kiri-bako/paulownia box) with padded support.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Metal
Condition
Fair
Dynastic style/period
Late Edo period
Provenance
Private collection
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1750-1800, 1800-1850
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