Two Figures with Banner Swordguard
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: metal; iron; gold
DimensionsOverall: 6.5 x 6 cm, 0.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection
Object number1974.228.001
DescriptionOval outline, rounded edge, no washer stand mark, oval hole for Kozuka. Background surface is ishi-me-ji patterned ( leather grain ) probably chemically treated, surface of design itself is smooth. Main design is of two figures holding up a pole with banner on a hill, tree & blossoms overhead. Other side design of tree & blossoms. Gold highlights.Status
Not on view
Soten Soheishi
Ryu Unsai
c. 1850