| This is a shakudō nanako fuchigashira depicting a mature horse with a mane and a young horse without one, suggestive of a parent and foal. The composition conveys a sense of movement along with a charming, expressive character.The finely executed shakudō nanako ground has a refined quality, and the horses, finished with gold iroe, vividly express a sense of motion.From the treatment of the horses’ faces and the overall style, it is considered to be in the Yokoya school tradition (Edo metalworker). It is a fuchigashira that combines strong design with fine workmanship. |
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