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Menuki: Mumei 'Iris'

2017/02/22

Menuki :
Mei (signature) : Mumei(Unsigned)

Length 1 : 3.94 cm x 1.26 cm ( 1.55 inches x 0.50 inches)
Length 2 : 3.83cm x 1.38 cm ( 1.51 inches x 0.54 inches)

Jidai(era) : Edo Period

Special feature : Iris flower carved on Shakudo plate.
The Japanese reading for Iris is 'Shobu'. Many Samurais liked iris design because the sound of Shobu also has a meaning for courage.

AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.

Price: JPY 18,000-.

-Menuki