This kozuka depicts the Chinese legend of 'Garyu Tensei' (drawing a dragon and dotting its eyes), where a painted dragon comes to life. Crafted from shakudo nanako-ji with high-relief gold and silver inlay, it shows an artist painting a dragon that appears to fly out of the canvas into the clouds. This piece skillfully captures the moment the dragon gains life and enters the real world, representing the finishing touch that brings something to completion.
NihontoWatchmumei · Kyo-Kinko · Edo
Edo
Yamashiro
Unsigned
Hozon (NBTHK)
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteDomestic: items may be returned within 7 days in original condition for a full refund (buyer covers transport). Overseas orders: no-refunds, no-returns.
¥90,000
