Wanato Silver and Bronze Obidome 'Sakura-dai' Sea Bream

A metalwork obidome of a spring sea bream (sakura-dai) in silver and bronze by the artist Wanato.

Sakura-dai is the sea bream of cherry-blossom season, a classic emblem of celebration and good fortune in Japan. Wanato is a metal artist carried by the gallery, also known for the long-running 'One Hundred Cats' series. This piece is a kinkō (metalwork) obidome made for a three-bu (narrow) obi cord, worked in silver and bronze, with fittings included in the stated size. Worn on a kimono or displayed as a miniature, it is a cheerful and well-made small work.

Details

• Artist: Wanato (罠兎)
• Title: 桜鯛 (Sakura-dai)
• Form: metalwork obidome for a sanbu-himo (narrow obi cord)
• Materials: silver, bronze
• Size: 3.0 × 2.5 × thickness 1.2 cm including fitting
• Box: none stated by the gallery; shipped in protective packaging
• Condition: new, from the gallery

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• One of a kind. We confirm availability with the dealer in Japan within one business day of your order; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.
• Ships from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.