This is a futatokoro (matching set) of kozuka and kogai, attributed by Mitsuaki, the 16th generation head of the Goto school, to the 9th generation Goto Teijo. The design depicts two figures sweeping fallen leaves under an old pine tree, likely inspired by the legend of Kanzan and Jittoku, symbolizing Zen philosophy. Crafted from high-quality shakudo with a rich black color and finely executed nanako-ji, the set showcases Teijo's masterful high-relief carving and vibrant gold and silver iroe details.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Goto · Edo
Goto School
Edo
Yamashiro
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Iebori · Yamashiro
280 pieces on the market now
The Goto house stands as the preeminent dynasty of sword-fitting makers in the history of Japanese metalwork, an unbroken lineage of seventeen generations spanning from the founding master Yujo (1440--1512), who served Ashikaga Yoshimasa amid the refined culture of Higashiyama, through the final head Hojo (1816--1856) in the closing years of the Tokugawa shogunate. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Goto Joshin後藤乗真 | 1512-1562 | 69 |
| Goto Yujo後藤祐乗 | 1440-1512 | 41 |
| Goto Sojo後藤宗乗 | 1461-1538 | 55 |
| Goto Kenjo後藤顕乗 | 1586-1663 | 46 |
| Goto Eijo後藤栄乗 | 1577-1617 | 35 |
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 siteIf, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
This is a futatokoro (matching set) of kozuka and kogai, attributed by Mitsuaki, the 16th generation head of the Goto school, to the 9th generation Goto Teijo. The design depicts two figures sweeping fallen leaves under an old pine tree, likely inspired by the legend of Kanzan and Jittoku, symbolizing Zen philosophy. Crafted from high-quality shakudo with a rich black color and finely executed nanako-ji, the set showcases Teijo's masterful high-relief carving and vibrant gold and silver iroe details.
NihontoWatchBETAmei · Goto · Edo
Goto School
Edo
Yamashiro
Signed
Tokuho (NBTHK)
Iebori · Yamashiro
280 pieces on the market now
The Goto house stands as the preeminent dynasty of sword-fitting makers in the history of Japanese metalwork, an unbroken lineage of seventeen generations spanning from the founding master Yujo (1440--1512), who served Ashikaga Yoshimasa amid the refined culture of Higashiyama, through the final head Hojo (1816--1856) in the closing years of the Tokugawa shogunate. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Goto Joshin後藤乗真 | 1512-1562 | 69 |
| Goto Yujo後藤祐乗 | 1440-1512 | 41 |
| Goto Sojo後藤宗乗 | 1461-1538 | 55 |
| Goto Kenjo後藤顕乗 | 1586-1663 | 46 |
| Goto Eijo後藤栄乗 | 1577-1617 | 35 |
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 siteIf, due to our fault, the item differs significantly from its proper condition, the item may be returned. Cooling-off is within one week of the item's arrival.
