Lot Essay
The details of the dragon, including the scales are realistically carved. The face and claws show powerful movement within the limited oval shape.
The Yagami are mostly recognised for their carving of numerous monkeys, an idea they copied from Namban tsuba, but adding much greater detail. They worked in the Nagasaki region, often exchanging designs and technique with Satsuma workers and occasionally, producing their own version of the celebrated Satsuma natamame [beans].
The Yagami are mostly recognised for their carving of numerous monkeys, an idea they copied from Namban tsuba, but adding much greater detail. They worked in the Nagasaki region, often exchanging designs and technique with Satsuma workers and occasionally, producing their own version of the celebrated Satsuma natamame [beans].