Sansho Menuki - M003

This made in Japan Menuki features Japanese pepper tree. Sansho is composed of San (山), the mountain, and Ajikami (椒) Japanese pepper. Traditionally, the wood of the tree, which is quite thick, is used to make wooden pestles. It is an important host plant for beloved indigenous butterfly species such as the swallowtail butterfly, hence its importance in the Japanese ancient culture.

• Available materials (options):
  Silver plated alloy
  Blackened copper plated brass with gold & silver gilding
  Solid Silver
• Dimensions:
  Omote: 13.5 mm x 39 mm x 4.5 mm
  Ura: 13.5 mm x 40 mm x 4 mm