Edo-period horse menuki (馬目貫)
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Shakudō ground with gilt accents, carved in lively relief.
Edo-period horse menuki (馬目貫) Shakudō ground with gilt accents, carved in lively relief. A dynamic pair—one galloping, one turning—capturing motion and spirit within the tsuka wrap. Honest machibori kinko work, made to be held, not just seen.
Mumei
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Mumei (無銘) denotes a blade or fitting without a maker's signature. Unsigned works may be the product of a master who chose not to sign, an apprentice piece, or a work whose tang was shortened over time, removing the original inscription.