This kozuka depicts a scene from 'Ukifune' in The Tale of Genji, showing Ukifune in hiding in Uji and Niou-no-Miya visiting her. The elegant yet sorrowful figure of Ukifune is rendered with a sense of volume in high relief, characteristic of Goto work, against a shakudo nanakoji background representing a quiet night. Delicate gold and silver iroe details depict a small boat on the Uji River and the two figures embracing. This piece is attributed to Kaga Goto, known for its blend of Kaga province's splendor and the traditional classical beauty of the Goto school.
NihontoWatchmumei · Kaga Goto · Edo
Edo
Kaga
Unsigned
Hozon (NBTHK)
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft 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 kozuka depicts a scene from 'Ukifune' in The Tale of Genji, showing Ukifune in hiding in Uji and Niou-no-Miya visiting her. The elegant yet sorrowful figure of Ukifune is rendered with a sense of volume in high relief, characteristic of Goto work, against a shakudo nanakoji background representing a quiet night. Delicate gold and silver iroe details depict a small boat on the Uji River and the two figures embracing. This piece is attributed to Kaga Goto, known for its blend of Kaga province's splendor and the traditional classical beauty of the Goto school.
NihontoWatchmumei · Kaga Goto · Edo
Edo
Kaga
Unsigned
Hozon (NBTHK)
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft 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.
