M-101 Enryusai Kanri Menuki of Centipede

Top class kinko work by Enryusai Kanri (Hirotoshi). Centipedes are traditionally creatures of good fortune and strength in battle. These particular works are large size centipede (mukahide) done in shakudo. These menuki stretch over 12 cm long (4.1 inches) and are certified Tokubetsu Hozon to Enryusai Kanri. He was a student of Noda Kikwan and Yasuchika and worked in the Nara style of the period. Lived in Edo. Kanri is a Ryokou rate smith in the meikan.

Worked around 1700- 1750

Signed Enryusai Kanri -NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

Over 12 cm long!

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