京金工
Kyo Kinko Menuki

Dimensions:
37 mm x 20 mm x 6 mm
38 mm x 18 mm x 5 mm

An Edo period shakudo menuki set in the theme of shishi dogs. This tosogu has an NBTHK Hozon paper attributing it to "Kyo Kinko". Kyoto was the capital of Japan in olden days and thus a highly active center of culture and the arts. The tosogu schools located in Kyoto included: Goto, Umetada, Kyo-Shoami, Otsuki, Ichinomiya and many others of high regard. The clientele of even machi-bori makers in Kyoto were discriminating and the concentration of many schools in one area maybe a reason that the standard of quality among all Kyoto tosogu are notably high. The attribution of Kyo Kinko is used for mumei soft metal work that is clearly "Kyo", but not easily attributed to an exact Kyoto school. Shishi are a symbols of protection and often placed at temple entrances to repel evil. Thus, they often occur in kodogu as a classic motif.

The workmanship of this set is skilled and these are rather large in size, probably intended for a katana. The color of the shakudo retains a deep black luster and the condition is excellent overall. This has an NBTHK Hozon paper and an antique custom fitted kiri bako.

$900
$750

SUPER SALE
$600