This is a kozuka featuring a Rinpo (wheel of dharma) motif, unsigned and from the late Edo period. It is crafted from shakudo, silver, and copper with intricate high-relief carving and gold-painted cloisonné patterns on a nanako ground. The piece is attributed to a master craftsman from Kaga Kanazawa.


Edo
Kaga
Unsigned
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If, 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 kozuka featuring a Rinpo (wheel of dharma) motif, unsigned and from the late Edo period. It is crafted from shakudo, silver, and copper with intricate high-relief carving and gold-painted cloisonné patterns on a nanako ground. The piece is attributed to a master craftsman from Kaga Kanazawa.


Edo
Kaga
Unsigned
We could not find an authenticity certificate on the seller’s listing. Japanese swords and fittings are normally papered by the NBTHK (or the NTHK). Without one, the attribution is the seller’s own assessment and has not been independently verified — treat it with caution and ask the dealer about certification before buying.
If, 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.