This kozuka features a crab design on a shakudo nanako ground, with the crab rendered in high relief and accented with gold. Crabs were a popular motif for samurai, symbolizing good fortune and martial strength. The piece dates from the mid to late Edo period and comes with a copper kogatana blade, which was likely added during the Meiji era for export as a paper knife, reflecting the adaptation of tosogu for new uses.
NihontoWatchmumei · Edo
Edo
Unsigned
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
Returns accepted within 3 days of delivery for defective items or significant discrepancies; customer bears return shipping and bank fees.
¥88,000
