M-123 Gion Shato Menuki

Excellent Yamazaki Ichiga Menuki

Shakudo base, mixed silver, gold, and copper iroe menuki of Chokushi performing in the Gion Shato ceremony. These Chokushi would wear Heian style costume and perform for the ceremony in honor of the Emperor if he could not attend the ceremony in person. They were symbols of his imperial majesty and an typical local theme for the Yamazaki Ichiga school who were based in Kyoto. The menuki themselves are top notch and in excellent condition. Large size and dynamic work make them all the more enjoyable. Menuki come with NBTHK certification to Yamazaki school and come with custom box.

 Late Edo

Unsigned – NBTHK Certified to Yamazaki school

3.50 x 1.58 x .62 cm

3.45 x 1.69 x .63 cm

$2200