Order No.: AF26322
Menuki: Cowherd and Weaver Girl Design (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Signature: Unsigned (Attributed to Tsujo)
無銘（通乗）
Dimensions (1): 2.67 cm × 1.46 cm (1.05 in × 0.57 in)
Dimensions (2): 2.51 cm × 1.50 cm (0.99 in × 0.59 in)
Period: Edo Period
Description:
A pair of menuki made of shakudō, carved in relief with the legendary Cowherd and Weaver Girl (Kengyū and Orihime) motif and decorated with gold and silver iroe inlay. The figures are rendered with refined detail, expressing the elegance and romantic symbolism of the famous Tanabata legend.
Included:
Paulownia wood storage box
Aoi Art Certificate of Appraisal
NBTHK Hozon Tosogu Certificate
Opening Auction Price:
¥135,000
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