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19c Japanese sword MENUKI shell game TALE OF GENJI

Description: Single 19th century Japanese sword menuki depicting 7 shells with decoration on the inside. This rare subject is “kai-awase" - a Japanese game with painted shells, often depicting scenes from The Tale of Genji, as well as Genji-mon - crests representing individual chapters from the book, with 3 of them shown on this menuki. The aim of the game was to find the other half that would fit. Excellent work with superb detailing, bronze with silvering and gilding, beautiful patina, in great condition. Length 1 7/16 inches.

Price: 175 USD

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2023-10-09T16:49:15.000Z

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19c Japanese sword MENUKI shell game TALE OF GENJI19c Japanese sword MENUKI shell game TALE OF GENJI19c Japanese sword MENUKI shell game TALE OF GENJI

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Region of Origin: Japan

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