Description

This mumei kozuka from the mid-Edo period features a detailed depiction of a ferry boat, a common scene from Edo-era transportation. The design includes a monkey trainer with his monkey, passengers, and various cargo, all intricately rendered to convey the lively atmosphere of river travel. The piece is crafted with various metals like gold, shakudo, and suaka, and finished with a luxurious gold fukurin and gold-wrapped reverse, creating a striking contrast between the bustling front and the serene gold back.