Crafted from a deep, powerful iron so black it could almost pass for shakudo alloy, this ornamental figure showcases exquisite openwork carving. Plump, round berries and realistic leaves, their veins carefully rendered on both front and back, bring the metal to life in a remarkably true-to-nature fashion.
The design centers on the nanten, a plant historically favored by samurai as a symbol of good fortune, thanks to a Japanese wordplay suggesting the turning away of misfortune. This piece carries the legacy of the Myochin Yoshihisa lineage. Its first generation trained under Myochin Matahachiro Yoshihisa of Sagami Province and earned the right to use the Myochin name. From there, the tradition passed down through ten generations of master artisans, each carrying the name Myochin Kozaemon.
This decorative iron work requires no batteries and is offered in unused condition, a serene piece of traditional Japanese metalcraft to elevate your personal space.
An ornamental iron figure with openwork carving of nandina on a powerful, deep black iron ground resembling shakudo. The rounded berries and leaves are rendered with highly realistic detail, including veins and distinct front and back surfaces. Nandina is an auspicious motif favored by samurai for its wordplay meaning “turning away misfortune.”
Made by Myochin Yoshihisa, from a lineage that inherited the name Myochin Kozaemon for ten generations.
