This is an Edo period kogai featuring a paulownia crest mon design. It is made of shakudo with nanako ground. The item is sold.
NihontoWatchmumei · Edo
Edo
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.
