This kozuka is signed by Eiju, who was born in Kurume, Chikugo Province, and studied under Yokoya Eisei before becoming a pupil of the 2nd generation Sōyo. It features a waterfall and lion motif, executed in katakiribori on a shibuichi ground, showcasing a three-dimensional landscape and delicate hair carving on the lion. The piece is accompanied by a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate.
NihontoWatch
Edo
江戸
Signed
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 siteNo cooling-off / return system for customers outside Japan. Order canceled if payment not confirmed within 7 days.
This kozuka is signed by Eiju, who was born in Kurume, Chikugo Province, and studied under Yokoya Eisei before becoming a pupil of the 2nd generation Sōyo. It features a waterfall and lion motif, executed in katakiribori on a shibuichi ground, showcasing a three-dimensional landscape and delicate hair carving on the lion. The piece is accompanied by a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu certificate.
NihontoWatchEdo
江戸
Signed
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 siteNo cooling-off / return system for customers outside Japan. Order canceled if payment not confirmed within 7 days.
