NihontoWatchNihontoWatchShikunshi is a motif combining four plants—ume, kiku, ran, and take—which possess a noble beauty. They were regarded as representing the noble qualities of a kunshi and have been favored as auspicious motifs since ancient times. The maker, Yuzenkyo Mitsuchika, was of the Washida clan. He was the son of the second generation Washida Mitsutoki and studied under his father. He was a master who adorned the end of the Washida school. He died in Meiji 35 (1902) at the age of 79. He lived in Shonai Tsuruoka. This work depicts the shikunshi in kosuki-kebori with gold and silver hira-zogan. It is a refined design. Passed Hozon Tosogu shinsa in 2015.
Certificate reading — 銘 悠然居光親（花押）
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