
This kozuka was made by Hirata Haruyoshi. It features a polished silver ground with gold cloisonné inlay depicting a lotus and butterfly design. The Hirata school was known for its unique use of shippo (cloisonné enamel work) and flourished as official artisans employed by the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Late Edo Period.

This kozuka was made by Hirata Haruyoshi. It features a polished silver ground with gold cloisonné inlay depicting a lotus and butterfly design. The Hirata school was known for its unique use of shippo (cloisonné enamel work) and flourished as official artisans employed by the Tokugawa Shogunate during the Late Edo Period.
