19c Japanese sword MENUKI BOY & BUFFALO
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1419821
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Swords and Related: Pre 1837 VR: Item # 1419821
Dmitry Levit Asian Art
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3 Highland Park
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-875-8154
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3 Highland Park
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-875-8154
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$160.00
Single 19th century Japanese sword menuki depicting water a shepherd boy playing flute leaning against a standing buffalo, a folded umbrella sticking out of his robe. The subject is bokudo - a theme of a perfect peace of mind, and one of the stages of a journey towards Buddhahood. Great design and detailing - see the face and skin folds on the back of the animal, beautiful dark patina, gilding. Length 1 5/16 inches.
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