Menuki: Sword hilt

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Rooster and Hen Signature:NO SIGNED Age:Edo period Material: Shakudou (the mixture of copper and gold) Menuki made of Shakudou. Shakudou contains copper and a little amount of gold so that it makes purplish black color. This Menuki is a combination of rooster and hen. This bird motif represents the prosperity. Also, chicken has been appreciated because it tells morning. The rooster has long tail and opens his bill. It seems he threatens enemies to protect his family. The hen bends down and looking around. By seeing their atmosphere, you might feel their tension in wild life.  (Rooster) Size Thickness Weight 1.9cm×2.7cm 0.6cm 6.0g…

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Sasa and Sparrows Signature:NO SIGNED Age:Edo period Material:Shakudou (mixture of copper and gold) Menuki made of Shakudou. Shakudou contains copper and a little amount of gold so that it makes purplish black color. This Menuki is the combination of Sasa (leaves of bamboo) and some birds. It’s said that bamboo pattern represents eternity and longevity so that its leaves coud be given same meaning. These birds might be sparrows because it’s quite familiar bird to the Japanese and it has positive meaning. As sparrows make a flock and act togather, its pattern symbolizes  prosperity and rich harvest. Sparrows and several leaves are decorated…

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Two Spears Signature:NO SIGNED Age:Edo period, Bakumatsu (1853-1868) Material: Copper Menuki made of copper. This Menuki is the combination of two spears. According to a theory, lots of Samurai loved to put Menuki with weapon motifs for their swords because they wanted to become strong for conquering the whole country. Spear was one of the main weapons in the warring state period. The owner of this Menuki might have had the wish that he makes a large contribution by using his spears.  (Trident) Size Thickness Weight 1.4cm×8.9cm 0.3cm 6.0g (Two forks spear) Size Thickness Weight 0.9cm×9.0cm 0.3cm 5.0g M000005  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Two Boats Signature:NO SIGNED Age:Edo period Material:Copper Menuki made of copper. Before the invention of automobile or airplane, ships were very important transportation for Japanese people especially because Japan is an island. From the Momoyama period (1568-1600) to Edo period, merchant vessels from the Netherlands or Portugal came to Japan. These ships were called “Nanbansen”, and it became a kind of pattern for Kimono (Japanese traditional costume) or furniture.  (two boats, both parts are same size) Size Thickness Weight 1.2cm×3.8cm 0.5cm 5.0g   M000002  

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Hutamata Daikon and Sea Bream Signature:NO SIGNED Age:Edo period Material:Copper Menuki made of copper. Hutamata Daikon means two-pronged Japanese radish. This pattern represents happy marriage, and it’s a kind of offering for gods (especially for Daikokuten/Mahakala) based on a transmission. Sea bream is called “Tai” in Japanese. It’s a good-luck bringer so that it’s being used for celebrations often.  (Hutamata Daikon) Size Thickness Weight 1.2cm×6.1cm 0.4cm 8.0g (Sea Bream) Size Thickness Weight 1.7cm×6.1cm 0.4cm 4.0g   M000001