Antique Japanese Edo Period Menuki Pair Depicting Noh Dancers 2pc 19th C. 2" Ukiyoe This is a Shakuhachi 尺八

This is a Shakuhachi 尺八 flute made of a Single Stalk of Bamboo

The takazogan (高彫象嵌 — raised inlay) metalwork wraps the circumference: silver wire wave lines undulate in two registers

Bronze hardware pulls with kiri leaf motif lock plates

the body divided by white beaded oval cartouches

Antique Japanese Edo Period Menuki Pair Depicting Noh Dancers 2pc 19th C. 2" Ukiyoe This is a Shakuhachi 尺八A finely carved pair of antique Japanese menuki depicting lively Noh or Kygen dancers, created in shakud alloy with copper details and gold accents. The figures are rendered in dynamic motion with expressive faces, flowing garments, and detailed engraved patterns. Gold highlights on the clothing and hair bring depth and animation to the design, and the warm copper faces add a traditional contrasting element typical of late Edo craftsmanship. The backs