Shakudo Nanako Kozuka Decorated with Herd of Horses

Shakudo Nanako Kozuka Decorated with Herd of HorsesKozuka decorated with herd of horses. I had this kozuka for years in my private collection but because there is no signature I never shipped it for Shinsa. I think that general attribution for it would be Kyo Kinko, however I hope that if sent NBTHK might give it a better one. Possibly Ichinomiya School? Please let me know the verdict If you decide to buy it and send it for NBTHK Shinsa. Made of great quality dark black shakudo with nanako ground.

According to some stories this type of tsuba became popular because of famous Muromachi period daimyo Takeda Shingen

Fuchi: 38 mm x 22 mm

Fuchi nakago ana: 28 mm x 8 mm

Illustrated catalogue of Tokyo National Museum

I made a lot of close ups of the set

He was a armour and sword fittings maker at the end of edo period

Decorated with Ri Haku (Li Bai) looking at the Kan-Baku (Great Waterfall) located in Lushan

With Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu and Dr

Fuchikashira "Signed" Jochiku

With copper

Fuchi: 41 mm x 27 mm x 12 mm

Wakizashi koshirae made in Meiji Period