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ANTIQUE #SA504729

Nice Quality Pair Of Japanese Mixed Metal Menuki - Flowers

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer the third of a selection of Edo period (1615 - 1868) mixed metal Menuki ( Sword fittings ), this pair of Menuki depicting Floral scenes, the first formed in Silver with gilt highlighted Chrysanthemums and leaves , the second formed in Shakudo with gilt highlights as the flower heads , Menuki were formed as Mixed metal ornaments, usually in pairs, and were bound beneath the silk handles of Samurai swords, as decoration or lucky charms.
 
Condition Report: In good used condition with some age related wear.
 
Approximate sizes:
 
Silver Menuki:
 
Length: 1.3'' 3.4 cm
 
Depth: 0.5'' 1.2 cm
 
Shibuichi Menuki:
 
Length: 1.25'' 3.2 cm
 
Depth: 0.4'' 1.1 cm
 
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
 
 
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Antique SA504729 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD