Three pairs of menuki - Edo Period, 17th to 19th century

The first 17th/18th century, of silver, gold and shakudo of standing cranes; the second of gold and silver with gilt highlights of a hawk and crane, signed Ishigoro Masatsune on tablets to the reverse; the third of gold with silver with heron and cormorant on a boat. (6) - Sold for $1,300 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Fine Japanese Works of Art, 19 Mar 2008. Bonhams New York