| The theme of this pair of Menuki is Takasago/Jo and Uba; Darby and Joan. Darby and Joan is a proverbial phrase for a married couple content to share a quiet life of mutual devotion. There is a Noh play named, Takasago, where the older man and woman sweep and rake pine needles on the beach. Here you can see the broom and rake behind them. One menuki there are on a boat headed to Suminoe and Takasago Shrine. This pair of Menuki depicts a happy older couple. It is often a theme to be displayed at a wedding. The craftsman, Higashiyama Yoshitsugu, is relatively unknown. But the craftsmanship is good. Considering the features, he was likely active during the Bakamatsu Era. |
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