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This pair of menuki has been attributed to Goto Renjo (1627-1709).
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A PAIR OF GOTO-SCHOOL MENUKI
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1700)
The solid gold plates, cast and hammered from the reverse, and carved to form a design of rafts on waves, with cherry blossoms above, base mounts only for the pins on reverse
Wood storage box
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1700)
The solid gold plates, cast and hammered from the reverse, and carved to form a design of rafts on waves, with cherry blossoms above, base mounts only for the pins on reverse
Wood storage box