Silver ground, relief carving, monkey and mortar design, menuki (sword fitting), unsigned, high relief carving, color enamel inlay, hair-line engraving, comes in a paulownia wood box. Material is estimated. The details, such as the monkey's face and fingers, are very well done. The design of a monkey with a mortar, or pounding mochi, is unusual. Due to the excellent workmanship, it is likely the work of a skilled craftsman. The extremely fine hair-line engraving expresses the texture of the monkey's fur. Recommended for monkey collectors, people born in the Year of the Monkey, etc. It also seems suitable as a charm or accessory of Edo craftsmanship. There are signs of aging and color fading, but it is in relatively good condition. The age is unknown, but it is presumed to be quite old. Please check the images carefully. Due to the influence of light, the colors may appear slightly different from the actual item. Also, there may be some differences depending on the browser of your computer or smartphone. Please understand. Size: Left / Length: approx. 1.88cm, Width: approx. 2.13cm, Thickness: approx. 0.60cm Right / Length: approx. 1.81cm, Width: approx. 2.20cm, Thickness: approx. 0.63cm Sword fittings, tsuba (sword guard), Japanese sword, katana, wakizashi (short sword), tanto (dagger), koshirae (sword mounting), exterior, high relief carving, menuki (sword fitting), tsukamaki (handle wrapping)