Lot Essay
The term ezo refers to the island of Hokkaido, but the origin of this type of early menuki is uncertain.
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A PAIR OF EZO-STYLE MENUKI
MUROMACHI PERIOD (CIRCA 1500)
The thin shakudo plates covered in gold and formed as plum branches, with some wearing to the raised areas of gold
MUROMACHI PERIOD (CIRCA 1500)
The thin shakudo plates covered in gold and formed as plum branches, with some wearing to the raised areas of gold