Description

This kogai features an intricate design of countless maple leaves rendered in sukidashi-bori on a shakudo ground. Maple leaves, cherished for their autumn beauty, have long been a favored motif in tosogu, symbolizing elegance. The sukidashi-bori technique creates a three-dimensional effect, with overlapping leaves and detailed veins, evoking a scene of maple leaves dancing in the autumn wind. The deep black shakudo and the delicate carving create a profound aesthetic.