Description
Menuki with gold and silver inlay with a design of dragon put a sword in mouth. – Japan – Edo period(1603-1868)
Left Size = 44mm × 15mm.
weight = 6.7g
Right Size = 45mm × 15mm.
weight = 7.2g
The Edo period (江戸時代 Edo jidai) or Tokugawa period (徳川時代 Tokugawa jidai) is the period between 1603 and 1868 in the history of Japan, when Japanese society was under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate and the country’s 300 regional daimy?.
The period was characterized by economic growth, strict social order, isolationist foreign policies, a stable population, “no more wars”, and popular enjoyment of arts and culture. The shogunate was officially established in Edo on March 24, 1603, by Tokugawa Ieyasu.
The period came to an end with the Meiji Restoration on May 3, 1868, after the fall of Edo.
Menuki “目貫” are the ornaments that are found under the handle wrap on katana and wakizashi.
They define the character of the sword and can tie the owner to the sword.
The Menuki can be replaced when the tsuka (handle) is re-wrapped.
They are sold in sets of two and placed on either side of the tsuka.
Back side of Menuki shows the period when this was made.
This root is in Edo period.
Please have a look at the photos for a better impression.
