Description

A set of Edo period Kyo-kinko menuki crafted from solid gold, depicting a pair of shishi (sacred lion-dogs). The menuki are accompanied by a Tokubetsu Hozon kanteisho, attesting to their authenticity and high quality within the Kyo-kinko tradition. The shishi are rendered in dynamic poses with detailed musculature and curling manes, showcasing the refined elegance characteristic of Kyoto metalwork.

Kyo-kinko shishi menuki
Tokuho

Kyo-kinko shishi menuki

Menuki

Price on request

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School

Kyo-Kinko

Era

Edo

About the school

Kyo-kinko School京金工派

Dealer

Nihon Art

nihonart.com

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