Ordering number:AF26092

Kozuka:(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Signature: Nomura Masahide　野村正秀(written seal mark)
Dimension:　9.72cm x 1.46cm (3.83in x 0.57in)

Era: the late Edo period, circa 1800
Features: Japanese lobster

Features: Nomura Masahide was a metalsmith in Edo during the late Edo period. This work features a Japanese lobster applied to shakudō nanako ground, with the texture of the lobster’s antennae and shell rendered in remarkable detail. Japanese Spiny Lobster is a luxury ingredient that symbolizes good luck and happiness in Japan. It is known for its rich flavor.

In Kiri Box
NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper

Auction Starting Price: 115,000 JPY-

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