The Kinko Menuki is a pair of Japanese sword ornaments listed as used, sold as two pieces. One shows a Noh mask in shakudo, shibuichi and gold, signed Nao. The other shows a bird in flight against the sun with ferns, signed Tuki. The listing dates the work to Yedo in the early 19th century and places it in the Yanagawa School.

This pair suits a collector of Japanese sword mountings who wants signed, dated work with a clear school attribution for display or study. The two designs are different, and each is worked in mixed metals. Compare the signatures and the metal work against the photos when the pieces arrive, because the listing gives no other details. The listing gives no other maker details for either piece.

Key features

• Two menuki, a Noh mask and a bird design
• Shakudo, shibuichi and gold metalwork
• Signed Nao and Tuki
• Worked in Yedo, early 19th century
• Yanagawa School, listed as used

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