This is a single menuki featuring a design of bamboo leaves and a sea bream, crafted from suaka (plain copper) with high-relief carving. The sea bream is sculpted with a plump form, detailed scales and fins, while the bamboo leaves are adorned with gold overlay for added brilliance. The eyes of the sea bream are inlaid with shell, giving it a lively expression. The sea bream is considered an auspicious fish, symbolizing celebration, prosperity, and good fortune, and was often used in tosogu designs. This piece, though a single menuki, showcases a beautiful contrast between the warm suaka ground and the gold overlay, making it suitable for koshirae repair or as an appreciation piece.
NihontoWatch
Edo
Unsigned
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
This is a single menuki featuring a design of bamboo leaves and a sea bream, crafted from suaka (plain copper) with high-relief carving. The sea bream is sculpted with a plump form, detailed scales and fins, while the bamboo leaves are adorned with gold overlay for added brilliance. The eyes of the sea bream are inlaid with shell, giving it a lively expression. The sea bream is considered an auspicious fish, symbolizing celebration, prosperity, and good fortune, and was often used in tosogu designs. This piece, though a single menuki, showcases a beautiful contrast between the warm suaka ground and the gold overlay, making it suitable for koshirae repair or as an appreciation piece.
NihontoWatchEdo
Unsigned
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.