Antique Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Ojime Bead w/ Tiny Mountain Monks Motif .75" Metalwork This obi was made in

This obi was made in a Shibori style with tie-dyed fabric in lilac purple and pink-purple high sheen silk

associated with multiple smiths including Shinano-no-kami Nobuyoshi

and copper coinage

and pooled glazing around the foot—suggest firing in a traditional wood-burning climbing kiln (登り窯 noborigama)

tense posture

Antique Japanese Hand Carved Wooden Ojime Bead w/ Tiny Mountain Monks Motif .75" Metalwork This obi was made inFinely carved antique Japanese ojime bead depicting a group of Buddhist monks walking along a mountain path. The scene is densely detailed, with layered elements of trees above and rock formations below, creating a sense of depth despite the very small scale. The carving is executed in high relief, wrapping continuously around the bead so that the narrative unfolds from every angle. The figures are expressive and individualized, suggesting a