Nautilus
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2017 1:45 pm
Attached to a coarse blackpowder flask is this Netsuke. What makes it especially unusual is the detailed silver-on-copper Daki-Hiiragi (two embracing holly leaves) Mon/Kamon family crest. These Mon were used up until the abolition of the feudal Han system at the beginning of Meiji. You can see some tiny Nanako hammerings in the 'heart' shape formed by the holly spikes.
Nautilus shells are now regulated by Cites, but this little one is of a much older and dare I say more innocent age.
Nautilus shells are now regulated by Cites, but this little one is of a much older and dare I say more innocent age.