A menuki of Abe no Seimei
A large pair of mixed metal Mito menuki
19th century
One in the form of the Chinese scholar Guō Pú (Japanese: Kakuhaku), the other of an oni carrying a large banner, in shakudo with elaborate gold inlay, the face of the scholar and other details of silver, unsigned; with wood storage box.
5.4cm and 7.6cm (2⅛in and 3in). (4).
Sold for £1,437 inc. premium

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  • 目貫 一組 郭璞と鬼 無銘 19世紀

    With a NBTHK Hozon Tosogu certificate which identifies the main figure as Abe no Seimei.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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