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"It is a masterpiece kogai made of black shakudo (赤銅) with a magnificent pine wood work. The motif itself is executed in a particular style of carving known as Sukidashi-Fukabori(鋤出深彫), where the motif is characterized by being very deeply carved into the ground plate, but level with the surface. This technique characterizes early Mino works. In addition, it should be pointed out that the carved walls are vertical or even undercut, making the motif visually pop. The nanako surface on many ko-Mino kogai are not as defined in comparison to ko-Goto work, resulting in a textured, but generally flat background, which emphasizes the carved motif. Dates to the Muromachi period." (E. Long) |
