mareo1912 Posted April 28, 2020 Report Posted April 28, 2020 I found this little guy laying around while cleaning, if somebody needs him, send me a PM 1 Quote
thutson Posted June 7, 2020 Report Posted June 7, 2020 Hello, I would love to find a match for this guy. Best, Tom 6 Quote
Surfson Posted June 7, 2020 Report Posted June 7, 2020 Tom, a honey pot or beehive in copper might be a good match! 1 1 Quote
thutson Posted June 7, 2020 Report Posted June 7, 2020 I never thought about a beehive or honey pot but you're right I think that would be a great match! I'll keep my eyes open for one. Quote
thutson Posted June 8, 2020 Report Posted June 8, 2020 I've actually just found a great match, a lovely detailed menuki of the boy Kintaro that legends say befriended and wrestled bears. 1 Quote
Babu Posted June 16, 2020 Report Posted June 16, 2020 Menuki missing their partners. The equine set have minor rubbing to Shakudo on horses shoulder and general use marks. Heavy gold overlay. Could probably go with a whip or saddle or maybe a single horse. Quite a bit should pair with this one. £50 The floral menuki is large and of reasonable or mediocre quality.£35 Happy to buy the orphans that may compliment these as well. Thank you for looking Adam Quote
BjornLundin Posted October 8, 2020 Report Posted October 8, 2020 A mare is looking for a mate. Something that works good with the FK set. Quote
Babu Posted October 9, 2020 Report Posted October 9, 2020 I've this but it seems better quality Quote
stevel48 Posted November 23, 2020 Report Posted November 23, 2020 I have 2 orphan/mismatched bird themed menuki. I don't need them so if you have a match and want them pm me. Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted January 9, 2021 Report Posted January 9, 2021 On 5/18/2018 at 11:31 PM, Tanto54 said: Looking for a match for this Dragon Boat Menuki. Note the fine detail - literally hundreds of inlays and the faces are about the size of a pen tip...) Holy WOW 2 1 2 Quote
Brian Posted January 9, 2021 Author Report Posted January 9, 2021 That is a fantastic menuki! Out of interest, can we get dimensions and a pic of the back? 1 Quote
vajo Posted January 9, 2021 Report Posted January 9, 2021 Stephen i think has a nicely iron dragon boat tsuba which would fit perfect to that menuki. Quote
Tanto54 Posted January 9, 2021 Report Posted January 9, 2021 The Dragon Boat Menuki is about 2.5 inches long (a little over 6cm). The main body of the menuki is only about 1.75 inches, but the dragon tail adds another .75 inches to the length. Here's the back: Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted January 9, 2021 Report Posted January 9, 2021 looking at the back, why is this not a pouch pin? the stud is not square like most menuki? Quote
Brian Posted January 9, 2021 Author Report Posted January 9, 2021 Those are thin, pressed brass and have 2 pins. This is a good menuki. Not all have the typical square post. Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted January 9, 2021 Report Posted January 9, 2021 thanks Brian. So the main difference is 1 post vs two pins. got it Quote
Tanto54 Posted January 9, 2021 Report Posted January 9, 2021 Dear Jesse, older high level menuki often have rounded posts - one solid and one hollow (see photos below). Another sign of age and quality is Uttori (the use of thick gold foil instead of gold wash - see photo below from the backside of the tail of the Dragon from my menuki posted above) - you can tell that it is gold foil folding over the edge instead of being brushed on like paint. 1 1 Quote
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted January 9, 2021 Report Posted January 9, 2021 Ah! Thanks George! Really cool artwork and craftsmanship with the Uttori! 1 Quote
Abaris Posted April 27 Report Posted April 27 Do anyone still has some orphan menukis? I'm looking for some for my new koshirae. I prefer them orphan, second opportunities are always a good thing. Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted April 28 Report Posted April 28 Since they were often made by the same craftsmen, could we tweak the knowledge a little? For example: A. Menuki, central single post, round or square. B. Mae-kanagu, purse flap ornament, two pins to left and tight. Sometimes found with separate back plate which may be signed. C. Mae-kanagu, but formerly a Menuki, w/evidence of three post/pins. Below are three single ‘menuki’, while on the subject. Watch this space… Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted April 28 Report Posted April 28 The first is a Sagemono set of Netsuké Ojimé and Kinchaku purse. Shakudo. The back is packed with black resin(?) but shows evidence of a single post. The second is an assemblage of horagai, axe etc., possibly a symbol of a character like Kintarō(?). Shakudo. The back has the remains of a central post, but also side posts, suggesting later life as a maé-kanagu. The third has a back plate half-fixed to it in some way, as if someone has tried to check inside. No idea if it was ever a menuki. Shakudo, gold. Looks like a group of… nasu aubergines(?) in waves, being washed? 3 Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted August 6 Report Posted August 6 Found this in the back of a drawer recently. Good size, tiger mother and cub in silver. Filled with resin/rosin, into which a bolo/loop tie fixture has been set. (Not touched the back yet.) 1 Quote
Bruno Posted September 5 Report Posted September 5 Hi, If someone has its twin, please let me know in PM. Pine three pattern if I am not wrong. Thanks Quote
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