This is an important Ko Goto kozuka from the Muromachi period, circa 1500, attributed to the time of Yujo or Sojo. The theme features Japanese Poppy flowers, symbolizing anticipation and the fleeting nature of beauty. The nanako surface is significantly worn, indicating its age, with only the edge of the uttori remaining. It comes with an NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon certificate and a fitted kiri-bako.
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Kotō
Unsigned
Tokuho (NBTHK)
A Hozon-certified fitting of notably superior craftsmanship and condition, often with signature or workmanship of high reference 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 site3 day inspection period on all sales. Items can be returned for any reason for a full refund, less return shipping cost. Returned items must be in the same condition as when purchased.
$2,500
