Menuki of Children at Play Japanese, Edo period (18th–19th century) Shakudō with gold and silver details Samurai Sword Ornament LS 072 Orin Bell Graceful in both color and

Graceful in both color and form

• Hand-carved miniature sculpture• Ink-tinted decorative accents• Late Republic period (c

shelf presentation

a practical storage chest that would have been equally at home in shops or households

Despite their age they remain in good condition several of the stones may have very minor chips (see enlarged pictures to inspect

Menuki of Children at Play Japanese, Edo period (18th–19th century) Shakudō with gold and silver details Samurai Sword Ornament LS 072 Orin Bell Graceful in both color andAntique Japanese Menuki Children at Play Edo Period A finely worked pair of Japanese sword menuki depicting children at play, rendered in high relief with lively expressions and varied poses. The figures are shown reclining and interacting, a common theme associated with innocence, joy, and auspicious domestic harmony in Edo period decorative arts. The surface shows mixed metal tones with dark patination accented by warmer highlights, suggesting