Okan Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 Hi all, Since I had some time for photos today, I thought I’d share this one as well. A mitokoromono by Sokujo, the 8th-generation mainline Goto. According to the origami, the nanako ground was made by Teijo, the 9th generation. Enjoy! 7 4 1 Quote
Lewis B Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 Very attractive set. I especially like the playful posing of the Shishi lions in the menuki. 1 1 Quote
Dereks Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 You sure have an impressive collection, Okan. Are those menuki gold? Quote
Lewis B Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 The menuki are not that dissimilar to this pair that just listed on Eirakudo https://eirakudo.shop/807221 Quote
Okan Posted February 3 Author Report Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Lewis B said: The menuki are not that dissimilar to this pair that just listed on Eirakudo https://eirakudo.shop/807221 Well, as you know, they all copied the work of their predecessors, so most of the pieces show similarities with both earlier and later generations. But of course, some are inferior in quality, while others just speak to you. Ones at Eirakudo are very nice as well. @Dereks Menuki and all other mon(shishis) are solid gold. 1 Quote
shakudo Posted February 5 Report Posted February 5 Hi Okan, love the 2 sets you have shown, would be pleased to have in my collection for sure. One set juyo- is that papered by NBTHK or by attribution on kanji inside box? And this set by paper? Certainly dint want to offend but papered? Very envious, Cheers Mike Quote
Okan Posted February 5 Author Report Posted February 5 1 hour ago, shakudo said: Hi Okan, love the 2 sets you have shown, would be pleased to have in my collection for sure. One set juyo- is that papered by NBTHK or by attribution on kanji inside box? And this set by paper? Certainly dint want to offend but papered? Very envious, Cheers Mike Hi Mike, Previous set is NBTHK 67th Juyo..this one is Tokubetsu Hozon with Origami by the 12th gen Goto Mitsumasa. 1 1 Quote
Exclus1ve Posted February 5 Report Posted February 5 Very beautiful! I like this set better in terms of quality. On 2/3/2026 at 10:08 PM, Okan said: According to the origami, the nanako ground was made by Teijo, the 9th generation. Very interesting point. So it turns out this was a joint work done at the same time? 1 Quote
Okan Posted February 6 Author Report Posted February 6 18 hours ago, Exclus1ve said: Very beautiful! I like this set better in terms of quality. Very interesting point. So it turns out this was a joint work done at the same time? I like them both — each set has its own character. And yes, according to the origami, it’s a joint work made at the same time. Sokujo and Teijo were cousins. Sokujo lived a very short life and passed away at the age of 31. His son Renjo was four at the time, so although he was the intended successor, uncle Teijo stepped in to take over the mainline, raising and training Renjo until he came of age. Renjo, assumed the position at 25, becoming the 11th-generation head. 4 2 Quote
Curran Posted February 9 Report Posted February 9 On 2/3/2026 at 5:24 PM, Lewis B said: The menuki are not that dissimilar to this pair that just listed on Eirakudo https://eirakudo.shop/807221 Great observation. I was going to say that the shi-shi menuki had a more complex mane than most I had seen. Then you linked it back to a Ko-Goto set with similar complex mane. Good example of later generation pulling from earlier generation example. I have a good example of 7th gen Kenjo copying one of his father's (Tokujo, the 5th gen) designs. Very similar, with small differences. 1 1 Quote
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