Lot 857 Dα

An Edo/Tokyo school kagamibuta of Benkei. Second half 19th century

The disc of shibuichi takazôgan showing Benkei with his seven weapons at his back and a brush in his hand about to write on a signboard next to the blossoming cherry tree of Amagasaki. Details in gold, silver and copper. The bowl of ivory.
Height 4.5 cm