2024
2024
| 2024-1) 鐔 水龍山水人物図 銘 肥州住家広 Design of dragon with Samurai and landscape by Hi-shu ju Iyehiro |
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| 寸法：縦 81.0 × 横78.0 × 厚さ5.0 (mm) 新年の干支である龍は権力の象徴であり、万能をあらわす吉祥文様として好まれた。水神として 信仰される水龍を山水風景と共に巧みに彫り込み、金色絵で神々しさを表現している。作者家広は肥前国須古、唐津に住した。保存鑑定書付。江戸中期 18c The dragon, animal zodiac of 2024, is a symbol of power and auspicious design. The water god dragon is skillfully carved and colored in gold with Samurai and landscape. Made by Iyehiro lived in Hizen, Saga Pref. With a wood box and Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2023-1) 鐔 薄に兎図 銘 好次作 Design of rabbits with pampas grass by Yoshitsugu |
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| 寸法：縦 74.0 × 横70.5 × 厚さ4.5 (mm) 新年の干支である兎は飛躍や子孫繁栄の象徴として、また情報収集力に長けていると好まれた。 金覆輪をかけ細かな赤銅魚々子地に薄をなびかせ、静と動の愛らしい兎を高彫り金銀色絵で表裏に配している。作者の好次は江戸に住した奈良派の金工。保存鑑定書付。江戸中期 18c The rabbit, the 2023 animal zodiac, is favored as a symbol of leap forward, prosperity and collect information ability. Cute and moving rabbits with pampas grass are skillfully expressed on the fine Nanako ground, and the gold metal rim adds a gorgeous appearance. Made by YOSHITSUGU in Edo, who is the Nara school. With a wood box and Hozon certificate paper. |
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2022
| 2022-1) 鐔 竹虎透図 銘 駿河卓良 Design of a tiger with bamboo by Suruga Takayoshi SOLD |
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| 寸法：縦 74.0×横72.0×厚さ5.0 (mm) 干支である猛々しい寅の動きを布目象嵌で巧みに表現し、常緑の竹を力強く透かし彫りしている。卓良は備前池田家お抱え工である駿河派出身。因幡に移住後も当地で栄えた。 保存鑑定書付。江戸後期 19c. A bold tiger, the Japanese animal zodiac of 2022, and evergreen bamboo are popular subject. Takayoshi is from Suruga school which worked for the Ikeda clan in Bizen. Even after moving to Inaba with the Ikeda clan, they continued to prosper there. With a wood box and Hozon certificate paper. |
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2021
| 2021-1) 鐔 牧童図 埋忠(無銘) Design of a cowboy by Umetada School |
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| 寸法：縦74.0×横70.0×厚さ4.0 (mm) 牛は古くから人の生活と関り深く、菅原道真公を祀る天満宮の神使でもある。 埋忠は足利家はじめ代々将軍家御用を務めた名工であり、八ツ木瓜形土手耳に仕立て、 上品な毛彫赤銅象嵌から同派の特徴が顕著。保存鑑定書付。江戸時代中期。18c. An ox which is the Japanese animal zodiac of 2021, has a long history with human life,and regarded as a messenger of the learning deity "Sugawara no Michizane". It is a fine elegant Tsuba by famous school Umetada who worked for the Shogun for generations. With a wood box and Hozon certificate paper. |
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2020
| 2020-1) 大黒天留守模様図 (無銘) Design of mouse and lucky mallet belonging to the god of wealth “Daikokuten” |
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| 寸法：(小柄) 縦14.0×横96.5 (mm) (笄) 縦 12.5×横215.0 (mm) ネズミと福徳の神「大黒天」の持ち物である小槌を組み合わせたお目出たい意匠。干支の初め「子」は北方を表すことから北の神「大黒天」の使いとしても尊ばれた。大黒天と関連深い図柄を表した留守模様は粋な画題である。江戸時代中期。18c. “Nezume = mouse” is the Japanese twelve animal zodiac of 2020.Good combination of mouse and lucky mallet, has a deep relationship with the god of wealth “Daikokuten”. Mouse which represents a north part in the twelve zodiac, is regarded as a messenger of Daikokuten which is a northern god. |
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2019
| 2019-1) 鐔 月下猪図 銘 播磨国明石住埋忠義次作 Design of a wild boar under the moon, signed by Umetada Yoshitsugu in Harima SOLD |
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| 寸法：縦83.0×横77.0×厚さ 5.0 (mm) 月明かりの下、草むらに臥した猪を精巧に彫り出し、腕抜き緒の穴とみられる小透かしを加えた優品。獰猛な猪が身を休めるのは平和な世であるとして吉祥の象徴であった。足利将軍家御用を代々務めた京都の埋忠派は、江戸や播磨などの諸国の金工に多大な影響を与えた名門。箱書有り。保存鑑定書付。江戸時代中期。18c. A boar which is the Japanese animal zodiac of 2019. Figure of a ferocious wild boar which rested in grass under the moonlight, is regarded as an auspicious symbol of a peaceful world. The Umetada School in Kyoto worked for Ashikaga Shogun family for generations, and prospered also in Edo and Harima etc. With a suitable wood box and Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2019-2) 小柄 二匹猪図 銘 高廣常(花押) Design of a pair of wild boars, signed by Taka Hirotsune (Kao) |
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| 寸法：縦14.5×横96.0 (mm) 戦勝の神「摩利支天」の使いである猪は、多産であることから子孫繁栄を願う武家に縁起良いとされた。柳川派の加藤直常に師事し江戸で活躍した廣常による、素銅魚子地に仲睦まじい二匹の猪を陰陽で表し赤銅と金を割り継ぎした裏板に常緑の松を彫り込んだ技巧品。付属の阿弥屋惣右衛門箱書も貴重。保存鑑定書付。江戸時代後期。19c. A boar which is a messenger of Marici, the goddess of victory, has been believed by Samurai as a symbol of prosperity of descendants. A pair of wild boars is depicted harmoniously on the copper ground, and a pinetree is carved well on the back side consists of Shakudo and gold plates. Hirotsune studied under Kato Naotsune of Yanagawa School in Edo. With a suitable wood box written by Amiya Souemon and Hozon certificate paper. |
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2018
| 2018-1) 鐔 秋草に狗児図 銘 加藤重光(花押) 行年七拾二才 Design of puppies with autumn flowers by Kato Shigemitsu at the 72 age SOLD |
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| 寸法：縦73.0×横68.0×厚さ 4.5 (mm) 忠実で親しみ深く愛されている犬と人との関わりは古く、鎌倉期の彫刻にもみる。 金銀象嵌色絵を華麗に施し、秋草を背に戯れる子犬の心温まる風景。 会津正阿弥派、加藤重光 熟年72才の優品。文政7年(1824)に没したと伝わる。 陸奥国岩代住。保存鑑定書付。江戸時代後期。 A dog, the Japanese animal zodiac of 2018, has a long history with human as a faithful animal, and also seen in the sculpture of the Kamakura period (13c.) Playing two puppies in front of autumn flowers colored by gold and silver, is so heartfelt scenery. “Kato Shigemitsu” is said to be a member of Aizu-shoami school in Mutsu province (Fukushima Pref.). And described in the signature part that it was made at 72 years old. With suitable wood box and Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2018-2) 目貫 兎に狗児図 京金工(無銘) Design of a dog hunting a rabbit by Kyo-kinko |
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| 寸法：左) 縦13.5×横36.0 / 右) 縦13.5×横38.0 (mm) 貴族や武士にとって犬は忠実な番犬でもあり猟犬として重宝された。 狩猟を好んだ西郷隆盛は犬を20匹飼っていたとされ、上野の西郷像の傍らにいる犬は、小柄なため兎狩りの 猟犬がモデルと云われている。保存鑑定書付。江戸時代前期。 Design of dog hunting a rabbit, a dog is so useful as a hunting and watchdog for noblemen and Samurai. One of the most influential Samurai for the Meiji Restoration Saigo Takamori who likes hunting was said to have kept 20 dogs, and the dog beside the his statue in Ueno is small, so the hound for rabbit is said to be a model. With suitable wood box and Hozon certificate paper. 17c. |
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2017
| 2017-1) 鐔 鳳凰透図 銘 筑州住松村次郎八 Design of a phoenix, signed by Chikushu-ju Matsumura Jirohachi SOLD |
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| 寸法：縦72.5×横71.0×厚さ9.0 (mm) 吉祥の象徴である鳳凰の荘厳さを力強い鏨使いで見事に表現し、肉厚の耳に入念な彫を施した 技巧品。松村次郎八(じろはち = 松村永勝同人)は、筑前国(現在の福岡県北西部)で活躍した 白銀師。保存鑑定書付。江戸時代中期。 Auspicious symbol, phoenix is depicted by skillful carving technique of Matsumura Jirohachi (=Nagakatsu)who was active in Chikuzen province (Fukuoka Pref.). This is so elaborate work that was also engraved onthe very thick rim. 18c. Hozon certificate paper. |
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2016
| 2016-1) 鐔 猿猴図 会津正阿弥 無銘 Design of monkey by Aizu-shoami School SOLD |
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| 鐔 猿猴図 会津正阿弥 (無銘) 寸法：縦83.0×横83.0×厚さ4.5 (mm) 平成28年の干支である猿は、山の賢者として敬われ、神の使いとして馴染み深い。 吉祥の長寿・豊穣を表す「松」と「葡萄」の中に、愛らしい猿が高彫された会津正阿弥派による優品。 室町末期に京で興った正阿弥派は、陸奥国会津を含め、その後各地で活躍した。 本阿弥日洲氏(人間国宝 刀剣研磨部門)箱書付。江戸時代中期。18c Design of monkey which is the Japanese animal zodiac of 2016. Monkey is believed as a wise animal and familiar as a messenger of God. The monkey described by high-relief technique and auspicious motif of pine and grapevine which have meaning of long life and fertility, are depicted by Aizu-Shoami School. Shoami School which was established in Kyoto in the end of Muromachi period, spread and prospered throughout the country including Aizu. (now Fukushima pref). Wood box with attestation by a sword polisher Hon’ami Nisshu who is a living national treasure. |
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2015
| 2015-1) 鐔 松樹羊透図 銘 忠時作 (八代) Design of pine tree with a flock of sheep by the 8th Tadatoki NEW |
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| 2015-1) 鐔 松樹羊透図 銘 忠時作(八代) 寸法：縦76.0×横73.0×厚さ5.0 (mm) 解説：2015年の干支である羊と山羊は、日本で殆ど目にすることがなく古来より混同され 山羊の意匠が主流であった。 江戸初期から幕末まで江戸赤坂にて繁栄した赤坂派、八代忠時在銘の優品。江戸時代後期。保存鑑定書付。 Design of pine tree with a flock of sheep which is the Japanese animal zodiac of 2015. It was made by the 8th Tadatoki in Akasaka School which was active at Akasaka in Edo, one of the powerful iron Tsuba School. Hozon certificate paper. Circa 1800. |
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| 2015-2) 小柄 親子山羊図 大森派 (無銘) Design of goat parent and child by Omori School NEW |
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| 2015-2) 小柄 親子山羊図 大森(無銘) 寸法：縦14.5×横97.0 (mm) 解説：殆どの日本人にとって見る機会がなかった羊と山羊は、虎や獅子同様に伝統的発想で 描かれていたと考えられる。大森派は、町彫金工の祖と評される横谷宗珉の高弟、大森英昌が 起こしたと云われる一派で、江戸金工界発展に大いに貢献した。 江戸時代中-後期。保存鑑定書付。 Design of goat parent and child made by Omori School which greatly contributed to developing of metal worker in Edo. There is a few opportunity to see the sheep and goats for most Japanese even in the Edo era, it is said that they has been drawn with traditional idea like a tiger and lion. Hozon certificate paper. 18-19c. |
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| 2015-3) 目貫 黄初平・黄初起図 山崎一賀 (無銘) Design of Ko-shohei and Ko-shoki by Yamazaki Kazuyoshi NEW |
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| 2015-3) 目貫 黄初平・黄初起図 山崎一賀(無銘) 寸法：左) 縦15.0 ×横31.0 (mm) 右) 縦15.0×横30.0 (mm) 解説：黄初平・黄初起は中国の仙人。羊飼いだった初平は道士から仙術を習い、羊を石に変えられるように なる。その奇術を見た兄の初起も、弟に続き戦術を学び仙人になったという。 山崎一賀は後藤就乗の門人で、江戸時代中期の京都を代表する金工。保存鑑定書付。 Ko-shohei and Ko-shoki was a brother of hermit in China. The shepherd Ko-shohei learned magic arts from a Taoist, and he became able to transform a Sheep into a Stone. His brother, Ko-shoki who saw the miracle, also started learning the arts. Finally he also became a hermit. Yamasaki Kazuyoshi who is a pupil of Goto Shujo, is a representative metal artisan of Kyoto in the mid-Edo period. Hozon certificate paper. 18c. |
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| 2014-1) 鐔 駿馬図 銘 美久 (花押) Design of swift horses by Yoshihisa SOLD |
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| 2014-1) 鐔 駿馬図 銘 美久 (花押) 寸法：縦73.0×横69.5×厚さ5.0 (mm) 解説：今年の干支である馬は、運搬、農耕、乗り物や軍事にと、様々な場面で重宝され、人との結び付きは古い。 水戸を代表する玉川美久は、代々同名を継承し活躍。漆黒の赤銅地に、金据紋象嵌で表現された駿馬が、 より一層引き立てられ、華麗である。江戸時代後期。 保存鑑定書付。 Design of a horse which is the Japanese animal zodiac of 2014. A house and human being has great relationship, and it is very useful and helpful for transporter, farmer and military etc. Well-known maker in Mito, Tamagawa Yoshihisa was active in succession his name for generations. Swift horses depicted by gold shows on the Shakudo ground well, it is so splendid art work. Circa 1810. Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2014-2) 鐔 群馬図 銘 長州萩住友好作 Design of horses by Tomoyoshi SOLD |
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| 2014-2) 鐔 群馬図 銘 長州萩住友好作 寸法：縦74.5×横71.0×厚さ5.0 (mm) 解説：長州を代表する河治(かわじ)派に属した友好(ともよし)の優品。長州藩は多くの鐔工を抱え、鐔製作を奨励し 長州鐔は全国的に人気を博した。匠な鏨使いで馬は凛々しく描写され、息づかいまで伝わってきそうである。 江戸時代後期。特別保存鑑定書付。 Design of a horse made by Tomoyoshi from Kawaji School which is a well-known school in Cho-shu, present Yamaguchi prefecture. Cho-shu hired many metal workers, and encourage making Tsuba. Then Cho-shu Tsuba became popular all over the country. This is a work that breathing of the gallant horses can be felt. 19c. Tokubetsu Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2014-3) 鐔 群馬図 無銘 京金工 Design of horses by Kyo-kinko SOLD |
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| 2014-3) 鐔 群馬図 無銘 京金工 寸法：縦75.0×横70.0×厚さ4.0 (mm) 解説：自然の中、走り、跳ね、遊び、佇む、12頭の馬がそれぞれよく描写され楽しめる。 魚々子地が耳にまで丁寧に施された上品な作で状態も良い。 江戸時代中期。保存鑑定書付。 Houses which are running, playing, jumping and relaxing in nature are depicted lively well. Fine Nanako (dots resembling fish roe) at the front, back and rim of shakudo ground is so elegant and great workmanship. It is attributed to Kyo-kinko who is a metal worker in Kyo. 18c. Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2014-4) 目貫 駿馬図 割短冊銘 木邑・良克 (花押) / 割際端銘 良・克 Design of swift horse by Kimura Yoshikatsu SOLD |
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| 2014-4) 目貫 駿馬図 割短冊銘 木邑・良克 (花押) / 割際端銘 良・克 寸法：左) 縦15.0×横32.5 (mm) 右) 縦17.0×横33.0 (mm) 解説：木邑良克 (1725 - 1779)は、稲川直克の門人で、のちに稲川家の女婿となり、 その家業は明治期まで及んだ。赤銅地に容彫で端整な姿を打出し、金色絵を施した上品な作。 短冊と際端の入念な銘振りからも、作者の自信作と推量できる。 江戸時代中期。保存鑑定書付。 Kimura Yoshikatsu (1725-1779) who is a pupil of Inagawa Naokatsu, became a daughter's husband of the Inagawa later, and the business continued until the Meiji period. This is so refined and must be a confident work of this maker from elaborate two kind of signatures which is on inserted plates (Tanzaku) and on the edge (Kibata). 18c. Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2013-1) 鐔 大蛇透図 銘 辰寿 Design of snake, the Japanese animal zodiac SOLD |
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| 1) 鐔 大蛇透図 銘 辰寿 寸法：縦67.5×横65.0×厚さ6.0 (mm) 解説：今年の干支である蛇の図柄。古くから、蛇は信仰の対象とされ、全国各地の神社で祀られている。 脱皮を繰り返すその姿は不死の象徴とされ、幸運をもたらす存在でもあった。 作者「辰寿」は、江戸本所森下町で活躍し、父「保寿」も金工師である。江戸時代後期。保存鑑定書付。 Design of a snake which is the Japanese animal zodiac. There are some shrines which are dedicated to a snake throughout Japan. It has been regarded as a symbol of eternal life from the figure that a snake has cast off its skin over and over. This maker, Tatsutoshi was active in Edo as well as his father, Yasutoshi. Circa 1800. Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2013-3) 鐔 雲龍図 Design: Dragon with auspicious clouds. SOLD |
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| 3) 鐔 雲龍図 寸法：82.0×横77.0×厚さ5.0 (mm) 解説：鉄地に変り木瓜形の本作は、瑞雲の中を飛ぶ龍を表現している。龍を山金と朧銀で表わし変化を加え、空間を 利用した墨絵の侘び寂びを感じさせている。江戸時代中期-後期(18-19世紀)。 Design: Dragon with auspicious clouds.Flying dragon in auspicious clouds was depicted on the iron plate. An atmosphere of Japanese old ink painting “Sumi-e” can be seen on the design and different material, silver and cupper were used at the dragon as an accent.18-19th century. |
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| 2013-4) 鐔 雲龍図 銘 長州萩住河治友範作 Design: Dragon with auspicious clouds by Kawaji Tomonori SOLD |
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| 4) 鐔 雲龍図 銘 長州萩住河治友範作 寸法：72.0×横69.0×厚さ5.0 (mm) 解説：長州は鐔工の多いことで知られ、藩を挙げてその製作を奨励した。長州鐔の代表的な一派である河治 (かわじ)派も優品が多く友範はその八代目と思われる鐔工で、干支である龍を巧みに力強く表現している。 江戸時代後期(19世紀)。保存鑑定書付。 Design: Dragon with auspicious clouds by Kawaji TomonoriIt is the Japanese animal zodiac in 2012. Strong dragon and auspiciouscloudswere depicted strongly and it is the king of design Samurai’s favor. Kawaji is one of famous Schoolsin Choshu(Nagato province, present Yamaguchi prefecture.) and have many fine examples of Tsuba. Tomonori is considered the eight generations of the School in the end of Edo period, 19c. Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2013-5) 小柄 地潜り這龍図 銘 吉岡豊前 Design: Dragon crawling under ground by Yoshioka Buzen SOLD |
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| 5) 小柄 地潜り這龍図 銘 吉岡豊前 寸法：縦15.0×横96.5×厚さ5.0 (mm) 解説：吉岡豊前は本名を重貞といい、文政10年(1827)に生まれ、幕府お抱え工である吉岡家の 9代目として安政2年(1855)に家督を相続した。江戸両国柳川に住み、元治元年(1864)7月から 慶応2年(1866)8月まで豊前と号し、以降は因幡と号を改めたため、本作の製作年代が推察できる。 明治26年(1893)没。薩摩の代表的な砂潜り龍図であり、その影響がうかがえる優品。特別保存鑑定書付。 Design: Dragon crawling under ground by Yoshioka Buzen Full name of Yoshioka Buzen is Yoshioka Shigesada (1827-1893, lived in Edo) is the 9th generation of Yoshioka School which was employed by Shogun for generations. Buzen means his title and he has used this title between 1864 and 1866, therefore we can say it was made around 1865. This kind of dragon design is a representative design of Satsuma work and its atmosphere can be seen on the Tsuba. Tokubetsu Hozon certificate paper. |
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| 2013-6) 縁頭 雨龍図 Design: Ama-ryu (dragon in the water) SOLD |
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| 6) 縁頭 雨龍図 寸法：(縁) 縦38.5×横23.5×厚さ0.9 (mm) (頭) 縦34.5×横19.0×厚さ1.0 (mm) 解説：雨龍とは一般的に角が無く、尾が細長い姿をしており、水を司る水霊として信仰され様々な物に文様として 好んで用いられてきた。赤銅魚子地に躍動する雨龍を表現し小振りだが、念入りに製作されている。 江戸時代中期(18世紀)。 Design: Ama-ryu (dragon in the water)Ama-ryu is one of a kind of dragon, is regarded as a holy imaginational animal of water spiritand the design was used for various art pieces. Active Ama-ryu is depicted on the Shakudo-nanakoji ground, and is so elaborate work.18th century. |
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