Description MUNEYOSHI: A RARE SILVER KOZUKA
By Muneyoshi, signed Muneyoshi sei
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A fine silver kozuka carved in low relief with gentle waves below an eel swimming amongst waterweeds carved in high relief, the details gilt. Signed to the back - MUNEYOSHI sei.
LENGTH 9.6 cm
WEIGHT 30 g
Condition: Very good condition, extremely minor surface wear.
Provenance: British collection, acquired from Bonhams, The Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part II, 10 May 2011, London, lot 67.