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Oppinions Of A Koi Menuki Please


TheGermanBastard

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Hi Luis,

 

I agree with Franco that these menuki were originally cast. However, they are still authentic late Edo-period menuki in my eyes. You can see that additional work steps were done after the casting process (like carving details, gilding and so on). Furthermore, they are bent on the backside which is also a sign of authenticity. Regarding quality, I suggest you to take a look at the fine examples from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts (you can view many items online by using the search function on the MFA website) and judge the quality by yourself.

 

Best,

 

Chris

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