Menuki Pair – Crows on Plum Blossom Branches Japan, Edo period Shakudō with gilt details Samurai Sword Ornament LS061 Ranma The interior is lined with

The interior is lined with enamel to prevent rusting

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Publisher: Matsuki Heikichi

At 21 inches overall

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Menuki Pair – Crows on Plum Blossom Branches Japan, Edo period Shakudō with gilt details Samurai Sword Ornament LS061 Ranma The interior is lined withAntique Japanese Menuki Pair Crows on Plum Blossom BranchesJapan, Edo period (18th19th century) This pair of Edo period menuki features a striking composition of crows poised among blooming plum branches. The blossoms are highlighted in gilt, standing out against the deep patina of the shakud ground. The birds are rendered with careful attention to feather texture and posture, their dark forms harmonizing with the luminous flowers. Plum blossoms (ume)