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Item #731
K-1

Price
USD
$750.00
Description
A very unusual depiction of Fukurokuju, one of the 7 gods of good fortune. This kozuka is done very well depicting the crane with the deer on the front to represent Fukurokuju. Done in various metals, this kozuka is really well done, and had to have been by a very talented artist. The use of so many different metals in the design, yet so sparingly just enough to accent each subject shows the skill level of the artist. On the back shows a shakudo shadow of what looks like a bat, which also make sthe design more interesting. As quoted from Wikipedia “In many depictions, Fukurokuju has an abnormally high forehead. The sacred book tied to his staff either contains the lifespan of every person on earth or a magical scripture. He is accompanied by a crane and a turtle, which are considered to be symbols of longevity. He is also sometimes accompanied by a black deer (ancient legends say a deer turns black if it is over 2000 years old).He is the only member of the Seven Lucky Gods credited with the ability to revive the dead.” In very good condition.
Time Period
Late Edo
Signature
Unsigned
Size
length 9.7 cm
width 1.4cm




K-2

Item #749
K-2

Price
USD
$700.00
Description
A very interesting and high grade kozuka with a design of Hotei drinking on a boat. This kozuka is offered today for a short while at a special price. If this piece is submitted to shinsa this summer, the price will change significantly depending upon the shinsa judgment. Quality speaks for itself and if one has a good eye, one can tell a rare high level item even without a paper. Excellent use of multiple metals, shibuichi, shakudo (the boat), gold (2 shades on the leaves), silver (Hotei’s face) and suaka (red copper for the gourd and pattern on the kimono). Design is well carved in high relief, not easily seen from the scans. Detail is excellent as well as condition. Some wear on the back, but the color will return with careful handling (good shibuichi will recolor itself). A chance at a fair price before shinsa submission.
Time Period
1700 - 1800's
Signature
Unsigned
Size

Length - 9.6 cm
Panel width 1.4 cm
Thickness - 6.3 mm


K-3

Item #
K-3

Price
USD
$550.00
Description
Shinchu (brass) kogai with well cut design of a dragon among the waves. Base metal is shinchu or what is brass. Detail work is actually well done, with even great attention paid to the eyes . Very fine carving is used for the detail, and the carving style shows movement for the waves. In very nice condition, it is interesting as brass is considered very valuable as a metal, heianjo tsuba were well thought of since the muromachi period. At a very nice price for very nice work.
Time Period
1800’s
Signature
Unsigned
Size
Length - 8.4 " Width - 0.45"


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