TOSOGU ( ANTIQUE SWORD FITTINGS)

Description : This beautiful set of four Menuki made for a Daisho ( Katana and Wakizashi ) display a design of Shishi, ( Lions .) The Shishi refers to a legendary creature based on a Lion often depicted as a guardian in the context of Temples and Shrines.. The intricate and exquisite workmanship on this set is of high quality and made of Solid Gold.

When viewed in the hand the Shishi seem to be rising from the Kiri box and the intricate details of every part of the body is displayed. The Menuki are placed in a beautiful high quality Kiri box with beautiful lining made by a Master craftsman.

Dimensions : 3.5 cm x 1.7 cm (Left side Shishi)
3.5 cm x 1.9 cm (Right side Shishi)

NBTHK Hozon Certificate which attests to its authenticity and worthy of preservation.

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Description : A pair of gold Fuchi Kashira, beautiful Gold work displayed in fine detail. The Fuchi Kashira are in perfect condition and display minute fine detail workmanship of the artist.

The set comes in a wonderful high quality " Kiri" ( Paulownia wood box.) The lining in the box and protective cushion is the best of quality and colour displaying the elegance. Holding these and viewing in the hand displays the incredible skill of the artist.

Dimensions : Fuchi 3.7cm Kashira : 3.3cm

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate which attests to its authenticity and extraordinarily worthy of preservation.

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Description : A rare pair of Solid Gold Menuki with a design of a pair of Horses in Saddle. Both horses display different stances. The level of quality is extremely high and in real live view in the hand the artistry and minute detail is exceptional and unbelievable considering the age of these Menuki which have been preserved in wonderful condition.

The Ko Kinko school was a pre-Goto school style of Japanese Sword fittings artistry that had flourished in the Muromachi / Momoyama period-15th-16th Century , focusing on intricate and high level designs using pure gold, on grounds of Shakudo-( Gold - Copper infused alloy.) This is a Golden opportunity to own this rare set of Menuki which previously belonged to a very famous and well known Japanese collector.

Dimensions : 2.6cm
Condition is excellent and the top surface has been preserved.
The set comes in a wonderful high quality “ Kiri” ( Paulownia wood box) which is hard to find now.
Viewing the Menuki in the hand live is fascinating and very absorbing as this is connected very highly to Japanese Samurai History and connects one in a spiritual sense.
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate which attests to its authenticity and extraordinarily worthy of preservation.

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Description : (Unsigned) Goto School Kozuka off Monkeys wrestling. Shakudo, Nanako Ground, with High-Engraved Gold .The minute detail is prefect and the nanako is off high quality as are the Monkeys in various stances. Edo Period

The Goto School was a Japanese metal-working school of Sword Fittings established in the 15th century by Goto Yujo under the patronage of the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa.
Goto school is known for their exquisite design in Gold , Shakudo , and Nanako-ji ("meaning fish roe” it is a pattern of symmetrical punched dots created by a metalworking chisel, giving the background a textured appearance . Each small dot resembles fish eggs, ie like Salmon roe. Hence its name “nanako”)
These Sword fittings with various designs were highly prized by Shogun, Emperor and Samurai.

Dimensions : Length 9.8cm x Width 1.4cm x 4mm
Condition is perfect and viewing the Kozuka live in the hand attests to its exceptional quality and highly detailed work.
Kozuka comes in a “ Kiri” box ( Paulownia box )
NBTHK Hozon Tosogu Certificate which attests to its authenticity.

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KOZUKA DEN TEIJO

A beautiful mumei Fune Zu Kozuka by Goto Teijo (1603- 1673 ) ( Goto 9th Head ) Momoyama Era in superb condition with an inner and outer old custom made box with signed wooden tag attached. Among the many generations of the Goto masters the works of Teijo are considered to be of a higher skill than the rest.
He became a full time retainer for Maeda Toshitsune ( 1593 1658)

Explanation ( Setsumei )

This Kozuka has a design of three gold boats sailing through the large shakudo waves, depicting Samurai history. There are shells and stones in gold on the shore which is executed in nanako, behind the three sailing boats.
This is master class kozuka and the detail physically held in front of the human eye has an exceptional sense of beauty which is impossible to portray in photo format.

Dimensions : 9,7cm x 1.5cm x 4mm x 2mm

This Kozuka was owned by a renowned Japanese collector.

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GOLD KAGA GOTO NIHIKI SHISHI MENUKI

Explanation ( Setsumei )

Solid Gold menuki of two pair of frolicking shishi (Nihiki Shishi-zu ). The menuki are carved in a technique known as Katachi - Bori, meaning the subject itself becomes the outline of the menuki depicting fine surface carving and finishing on the front side. The menuki have considerable height and look real and thick wall with considerable realism on the body. The solid Gold menuki have a beautiful aged untouched, unmarked deep yellow colour and minor natural red oxidation confirming its age.

The level of workmanship and small attention to detail is off upper class level with minute detail on the fur on the legs and tails. The menuki also are unusually thin showing masterclass work of an extremely high standard. They come in a custom box with beautiful lining and were owned by a renowned Japanese collector.

Dimensions : 3.4cm x 1.6cm x 0.6cm

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate testifying the authenticity of this fabulous pair of Gold Menuki.

Translation of certificate: Nihiki Shishi / Mumei Kaga Goto /Kin Mukuji / Katachi Bori

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KOZUKA with design of UNAGI, IWAMOTO Ha

Explanation ( Setsumei )

The big four foods of the Edo Period ( 1603-1868 ) were said to be Soba, Sushi, Tempura and Unagi (freshwater Eel ) This food is still highly relished in modern Japan and comes at a price, it is highly delicious grilled and served over white rice with side appetisers .In addition the Eel is very resilient and powerful and a very ancient fish which is fused with Samurai ideology. Design of an Eel with a shellfish was made by Iwamoto school of artists which was highly famed for their fish designs. An Eel as a representative nutritious food since old times, and it is customary to eat it around late July in summer for building resistance and ones own physical strength to get over the heat in summer in Japan. 19th century. This Kozuka is adorned with minute detail and gold, the Eel is raised and shows its full body with great detail it looks alive as it is swimming. Explanation of Kozuka on NBTHK Certificate : Shakudo Ishime-ji Takabori Kin, Gin, Shibuichi Iroe. Design of : Unagi Kai zu Kozuka, Mumei IWAMOTO Ha . NBTHK Hozon Certificate, testifying the the authenticity of this fabulous Artwork. This UNAGI KOZUKA is very unique and a rare masterpiece and is a great addition for the discerning collector.

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