Japanese Menuki “Kinsatsu” Gold Tag Edo–Meiji period Copper alloy gilt inscribed 金札 (Kinsatsu, “Gold Tag”) LS197 Futondansu Condition: Excellent vintage condition with

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural firing characteristics

This spouted chawan measures 4" wide by 2 1/8" tall (10 x 2

often translated as "cloth bag")

Daruma occupies a singular place in Japanese culture

Weight = over 8lbs 8oz

Japanese Menuki “Kinsatsu” Gold Tag Edo–Meiji period Copper alloy gilt inscribed 金札 (Kinsatsu, “Gold Tag”) LS197 Futondansu Condition: Excellent vintage condition withAntique Japanese Menuki with Kinsatsu Gold Tag MotifJapan, EdoMeiji period (19th century) This unusual Japanese sword ornament (menuki) is crafted in the form of a small gilt plaque shaped like a roofed tag, bearing the inscription (Kinsatsu, gold tag). The piece is executed in copper alloy with traces of original gilding preserved on both faces. Menuki were decorative and symbolic fittings placed beneath the wrapping of a swords hilt (tsuka). They