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BECKER ANTIQUES | SINCE 1969J
JAPAN - LEGENDS AND MYTHS - Part 2
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We are proud to show/offer you two masterpieces of our collection which are part of the series Japan - Legends and Myths.
JAPAN - LEGENDS AND MYTHS - Part 2
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- Note:
1- Compare a closely related gilt-wood Buddha Amida Nyorai with similar “Sun” mandorla dated to the 15th century in the Guimet Museum, Paris. The Zushi (travel shrine), the gilt Buddha, the peaceful and fine face expression, the sun mandorla makes this Amida Nyorai a masterpiece (museum quality).
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2- Red shrimp Sunnobi-tanto. It is called shrimp because of the saya or scabbard that looks like a shrimp shell, and the shape of the kozuka-kogatana that accompanies it. Those details make the sword a masterpiece and exceedingly rare!
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Extremely Rare Samurai Shrimp Sunnobi-Tanto Sword
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Momoyama to the early Edo period, Japan
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Red shrimp Sunnobi-tanto. It is called shrimp because of the saya or scabbard that looks like a shrimp shell, and also the shape of the kozuka-kogatana that accompanies it (8.5 inches L). The nagasa or blade length, is 12.5 inches (32 cm), in good condition with some scratches and blemishes expected from age. The tang is mumei, or unsigned. The tsuka or handle has a very special red-brown silk that is wrapped very tightly and lacquered. Menuki is a battle’s commander saihai and gunbai, instruments to give orders in battle. The tsuba is iron with a very special form and texture.
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Large Buddha Amida Nyorai
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In the Zushi (travel shrine). Wood, lacquer, and gilding. The Buddha in meditation seat on wooden tendrils with rocks and water. The shrine is gilded with black lacquer on the inside, black lacquer on the outside and large, elaborately shaped and chased fittings made of brass.
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Red shrimp Sunnobi-tanto. It is called shrimp because of the saya or scabbard that looks like a shrimp shell, and the shape of the kozuka-kogatana that accompanies it. Those details make the sword a masterpiece and exceedingly rare!
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Compare a closely related gilt-wood Buddha Amida Nyorai with similar “Sun” mandorla dated to the 15th century in the Guimet Museum, Paris. The Zushi (travel shrine), the gilt Buddha, the peaceful and fine face expression, the sun mandorla makes this Amida Nyorai a masterpiece (museum quality).
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