Very Large Solid Gold Menuki from Goto Renjo
Exquisite Large Solid Gold Menuki by Gotō Renjō This remarkable pair of menuki, crafted entirely of solid gold, represent the artistry of Gotō Renjō (1628–1708), the tenth mainline master of the renowned Gotō school. Exceptional in both scale and quality, they measure 2.46 inches (6.26 cm) by 0.45 inches (1.15 cm), making them unusually large […]
Solid Gold Menuki by Sadanaka
Exquisite Gold Menuki by Banryuken Sadanaka This exceptional pair of solid gold menuki showcases the artistry of Banryuken Sadanaka (Iwamoto family name), an accomplished student of the renowned master Ichinomiya Nagatsune. Active in Kyoto during the mid-Edo period (circa 1725–1750), Sadanaka’s work is highly prized for its refinement and elegance. Each menuki is executed in […]