Lot Essay
This pair of menuki has been attributed to Goto Sokujo (1599-1631).
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A GOTO SCHOOL PAIR OF MENUKI
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1620)
The solid gold plates formed as takasho dogu (hawking equipment) with detailed carving, the plates are thin and hammered on the reverse
Fitted pad
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1620)
The solid gold plates formed as takasho dogu (hawking equipment) with detailed carving, the plates are thin and hammered on the reverse
Fitted pad