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This is a Koi fish shaped “Obidome” created by Sounyusai Yoshida in the
late Meiji period. He was an apprentice of Masayuki Yoshida, the professor
of the department of hammering at Tokyo University of the Arts.
“Obidome” is women’s accessory worn around the Obi. Spotted pattern of
Mokume Gane which appeared very softly, is adding reality to the Koi fish.
Since we believe that it is very important to convey Japanese traditional
culture to the world, Mokumeganeya will introduce you the Japanese antiques and artworks made with Mokume Gane.