The lost "symbol"

[CSM101]

Hi,

 

I just have one question. I found this "symbol" on several horse menuki. Does it have a special meaning or is it just for decoration?

 

Thank you

 

Uwe G.

[Pete Klein]

I have seen this with variations many times associated with horse menuki. They remind me of the Suhama Bishi of Goto Shishi menuki:

These are one of the kantei points for which Goto maker did the work as each tended to have their own style of curvature or solid/broken line.

My feeling is that this is an accepted stylistic element and not symbolic of something else although I would love to hear if there is such a reference.

 

PS: picture from http://www.tetsugendo.com - Goto Joshin shi shi menuki I once owned.

[Brian]

Suhama Bishi?

 

Brian

[Pete Klein]

Where the shishi are face to face look directly up and there is a Suhama Bishi carved.

[CSM101]

Seems so, that it is absolutely meaningless and just for decoration.

 

Thank you for your anwsers.

 

 

Uwe G.

[Dr Fox]

Not of any further help! but both shish carry a similar mark, and in approx the same place on the body, and can be seen in your photo.

 

Denis.