Description

This antique Kozuka from the late Edo period is crafted from Shakudo, a copper and gold alloy, giving it a distinctive bluish-purple black color. It features an intricate design of a small bird resting on a Japanese apricot tree, symbolizing perseverance and vitality. The piece is signed by Hitotsuyanagi Tomoyoshi, a renowned maker from the Hitotsuyanagi school, famous for the Mito Bori engraving technique, and comes with an NBTHK Hozon Certificate.

Edo period antique Kozuka for Samurai Sword with NBTHK Hozon Certificate (K-15)

Edo period antique Kozuka for Samurai Sword with NBTHK Hozon Certificate (K-15)

Kozuka

$1,249

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About the maker

Yokoya Tomoyoshi友喜

2 Jūyō Tōken
Dealer

Samurai Museum

samuraimuseum.jp