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 […]
Ko-Shoami Published Iron tsuba of 3 elements
Iron Tsuba with Three-Pronged Elements Attribution: NBTHK Hozon, Ko-Shōami Period: Early Muromachi (1336–1573) Former Collection: Arnold Frenzel Publication: 5th KTK Catalog, 2009 This iron tsuba, defined by its striking three-pronged design motifs, has been awarded NBTHK Hozon papers attributing it to the Ko-Shōami school. The prefix Ko (“old”) distinguishes these earliest works, made during the […]