Description
The one-eyed skull makes a striking statement. This silver netsuke features Murakami Motoyoshi, the leader of the Noshima Murakami Navy.
The Murakami Navy was a group of pirates who wielded great power in the Seto Inland Sea from the Northern and Southern Courts period through the Muromachi and Sengoku periods. This design features a skull, the symbol of piracy, as well as Murakami Motoyoshi, the leader of Japan's largest pirate group. The design is adorned with a gold-plated cloth eye belt resembling the Murakami Navy's flag. Above the head, the large Murakami clan crest, a circle with upper characters, shines proudly. Motoyoshi was given the name Motonari Mori, who bestowed a character on him. Also note the other family crest discreetly engraved on the back. This piece is part of a series featuring his younger brother, Kagechika, who also led the navy, and we recommend wearing them as a set or as a pair.
| Item details | |
| material | Silver (partially gold coated) |
| size | Length (including bail) approx. 3cm x width approx. 1.3cm, thickness approx. 1.8cm |
The Standard Series fully expresses the handmade feel of the artisans at Kasu Studio. Using original cast silver and natural stones, the series incorporates traditional Japanese patterns into modern fashion. Popular lines feature motifs of cherry blossoms, frogs, dragons, lotus flowers, and goldfish. The lineup includes rings, bracelets, necklaces, pendant heads, eyeglasses, wallet chains, and earrings.
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