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| Mint condition kozuka by Goto Teijo who was the 9th mainline master. Many works of Teijo exist that are of his average quality, but there are very few that are to be considered of Juyo quality and condition. This piece that is a custom ordered subject of the sakura implement used for celebrations and for viewing parties at such places as on the shore of a beach. As you can see from the pictures, this kozuka has very fine carving and the condition is superb. The flowers alone are amazing in their fine sharp carving, but also the layout and presentation is flawless as well. This is one of the best kozuka that we have seen by Goto Teijo, and this piece shows his right to be the 9th mainline master. Plate done in top grade shakudo nanako, design done in fine carving of gold, silver and shakudo. The rope knot is done just as well as the flowers, if not better. All in all the workmanship is of the best quality around.
The condition is so good, this piece looks like it was done by a later generation, but it come with a attributed mei by the 16th master Goto Mitsuakira attributing the piece to Goto Teijo. Teijo worked around the very early 1600’s, so when you take the age into consideration, this piece is in very mint condition, and it must have been kept very carefully by its last owner. NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon (note: if this piece had its original Goto origami, it would most likely pass as a Juyo Level piece). In top grade custom box with silk case included.
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