Remarks: This authentic Menpo was crafted by a smith of the Myochin School. Although un-signed it exhibits several of the characteristics common to that school. This piece is in very good condition and unaltered.
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Remarks: Stunning craftsmanship utilizing engraved brass "butterfly" hinges. Truly a one of a kind museum quality set.
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Remarks: Stunning craftsmanship utilizing extensive fukurin trim and pierced metal work. Truly a one of a kind museum quality item. There will be more details and photos coming soon with a special showing on our gallery website at www.ShogunArt.com. ...click for details
Remarks: A wonderful Shinominari Kabuto with classic Momoyama period styling. The lacquer is in wonderful condition with only a few minor areas of chipping. Under the wide flaring peak is red lacquered brow plate boldly embossed with eyebrows and wrinkles. ...click for details
Remarks: Japanese Samurai Saddles or Kura are distinguished by an ingeniously simple method of construction combined with a virtually inexhaustible range of decorative motifs. The construction consists, typically, of only four pieces of skillfully shaped wood, which are held together by mortise-and-tenon joi ...click for details
Remarks: A classic "head-shaped" hachi finished in gold lacquer. "Zaboshi" decorative rivets connect each overlaping iron plate. The five stage shikoro is fi ...click for details
Remarks: A rare signed Kabuto by the famous smith Unkai Mitsuhisa. This Kabuto has features associated with the craftsmen of the Haruta school in the Kaga region. This is validated by the signature and the style of shikoro. Unkai Mitsuhisa is a highly rated smith making this item very important. An 8 plate suji bachi with hoshi and shinodare. The tehen and shinodare are covered in sawari silver. This ...click for details
Remarks: This original piece is in good condition with the moustache made of fur. The lacquer on both the exterior and interior are good for the age as well. Overall this is a nice piece that would make a nice addition to a collection. ...click for details
Remarks: A beautiful black lacquer yadome style menpo. This original period Menpo is a wonderful example of the Yadome style. This piece is in excellent condition.
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