Jack Zacao Posted March 6 Report Posted March 6 Hi, I wonder if anyone can tell whether the following decorative parts are Menuki or pouch clasps? The thin plates suggest latter but the mess of solder seems to be later modification. My guess is they are works in Meiji period but rather high quality. The inlays of lips and teeth are so fine and vivid I can not tell what materials are used. Size 1.8 cm across, 5 grams total. Thanks. Quote
Jack Zacao Posted March 6 Author Report Posted March 6 Just found a near identical one in an auction. It is used as a lid for a netsuke. I doubt that is the original use of the part also. https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/176152037_fine-Japanese-kagamibuta-netsuke Quote
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