Lot Essay
Each squid has very fine hammer work and detailed carving. The Iwamoto school liked marine subjects and it is possible they were made by a member of that family.
Details
A PAIR OF GOLD MENUKI
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1850)
The large pair of solid gold fittings are formed and carved with some open areas as a pair of swimming squid--length 6.7cm., thickness 4mm. (2)
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1850)
The large pair of solid gold fittings are formed and carved with some open areas as a pair of swimming squid--length 6.7cm., thickness 4mm. (2)
Provenance
Aoyama, Paris