This kozuka, dating from the late Edo period, features an 'Unryū-zu' (Cloud and Dragon motif) crafted from shakudō, a copper and gold alloy. The design is executed in takabori (high-relief carving) with kin-iroe (gold coloring) to highlight the dragon emerging from swirling clouds. It comes with an NBTHK Kicho Certificate, attesting to its historical and artistic value.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Edo
Edo
Unsigned
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
Returns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.
This kozuka, dating from the late Edo period, features an 'Unryū-zu' (Cloud and Dragon motif) crafted from shakudō, a copper and gold alloy. The design is executed in takabori (high-relief carving) with kin-iroe (gold coloring) to highlight the dragon emerging from swirling clouds. It comes with an NBTHK Kicho Certificate, attesting to its historical and artistic value.
NihontoWatchBETAmumei · Edo
Edo
Unsigned
This work carries older NBTHK “Kichō”-era papers, which the NBTHK no longer issues and now regards as unreliable. To confirm the attribution, submission to an official Japanese examination body (such as the NBTHK or NTHK) for modern certification could be considered.
Returns/exchanges limited to defects caused by shipping (except willful misconduct or gross negligence by the company); customers must contact within 72 hours of receiving the product.