A pale shibuichi kozuka
By Araki Tomei, Kyoto, (1817-1870), 19th century
Inlaid with a skull and bones among grasses in two shades of gold, silver and copper takazogan, the reverse divided vertically, one side of gold, with a two-line inscription, signed Hogen Issai with kao.
Inlaid with a skull and bones among grasses in two shades of gold, silver and copper takazogan, the reverse divided vertically, one side of gold, with a two-line inscription, signed Hogen Issai with kao.
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Footnotes
- 小柄 秋草に骸骨 銘「法眼一斎（花押）」 19世紀
An unusual subject by Tomei (1817-1870), who is recorded by Robert Haynes in his Index, no.H09800.
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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