CORAL INLAY DAISHO SAYA SET

Here is a superb, near perfect condition daisho saya set dating to the late Edo period. The thick black lacquer has been inset with shell or coral cutouts representing birds, possibly bats, in flight. Streaks of mother-of-pearl nashiji urushi represent the fast flowing air through which the birds fly. The tips of the sayas appear to be fixed with ivory or shell caps that have been given a rustic urushi finish. There are some very small chips to the urushi in places, but not noticeable. It is very hard to find such a nice Edo period set in such great condition.

Dimensions: Dai 69.2cm   Sho 54.4cm

 

$2,200