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This means that large parts of the material was removed with chisels or hammered away. And what remained was shaped with finer chisels. In other words Coral Bush was not inlaid, shibuichi around It was removed to create picture that we see. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is most uncommon about this kozuka is the use of stone\/coral to make berries on the plant. While this method was not often used to make sword fittings in Japan in this case it was very clever to apply it for \"Coral Bush\" kozuka. 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This set might look like it was made of copper or suaka but according to NBTHK base material is \"shinchu\". It was polished so the surface has a beautifull glow that adds to color of patina.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved with sukidashi and taka bori.  Decorated with copper and shakudo inlay. Some elements are gilded. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to NBTHK  this is Guan Liu and Red Hare that we can see on this set. Based on wikipedia \"\u003cspan\u003eAfter Lü Bu's downfall and death at the Battle of Xiapi, the Red Hare comes into the possession of the warlord Cao Cao. Cao Cao gives it to Guan Yu later in an attempt to influence Guan Yu to join him. After Guan Yu's death, Ma Zhong (馬忠) takes the Red Hare and presents it to his lord Sun Quan. Sun Quan returns the horse to Ma Zhong. The Red Hare starves itself and dies several days later.\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am not sure if this makes a lot of sense. So might this actually be Liu Biu with his horse? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi: 39 mm x 24 mm x 15 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashira: 34 mm x 21 mm x 10 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31977681322059,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/products\/fuchikashira-100_a7483115-9dca-4e6c-b359-a4fc725370b9.jpg?v=1585076006"},{"product_id":"hiiro-doo-kozuka-signed-masayoshi-with-nbthk-hozon-tosogu","title":"Hiiro-Doo Kozuka Signed \"Masayoshi\" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKozuka made of hiiro-doo, it is rarely used alloy of very pure copper. Its literal meaning is \"scarlet copper\", also know as shudoo. Produced only from a second half of Edo period untill Meiji period. It was made by specialised shops in a time consuming way. That is why it was rather expensive. (Alloy description from \"Tosogu Classroom\" vol. 1, by Fukushi Shigeo, translated by Markus Sesko) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNanako ground, carved in takabori and decorated with shakudo inlay and gilded elements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to certification theme of the kozuka is shrimp from Ise bay, which english name is spiny Japanese lobster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/en.wiktionary.org\/wiki\/%E4%BC%8A%E5%8B%A2%E6%B5%B7%E8%80%81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKozuka is signed \"Masayoshi\" with Kao. Based on the material used we know that it was made in second half of Edo period, however I do not know which \"Masayoshi\" made this piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I got this kozuka it was in very poor condition. That is why it has been cleaned and some conservation work has been done. 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That is why they appear to be solid gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly back of kozuka is made of copper, that is why it has a slightly red colour where gold wear off. This red colour is hard to see, it comes out a lot in flash photography that was used to make pictures of this set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set comes in old hakogaki, unfortunately it was not made for this particular items. 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When he grew up he raised his army and camped at Mount Ishibashi (Ishibashi-Yama). There he was attacked by Taira clan army, with force that outnumbered Yoritomo troops by 11 to 1.  With such a huge difference in numbers there was not much he could do. Therefore after a brave struggle he made his retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a story he managed to hide from his pursuers in a hole in a huge tree. Kajiwara Kagetoki who was a part of Taira army checked the whole and informed others that there is no one inside. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eŌba Kagechika, leader of the Taira army wanted to double check but Kagetoki stood in his way, saying \"It is insulting me\". And by doing so he saved Minamoto Yorimoto life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFuchikashira made of high quality shakudo with polished ground. Decorated with copper, silver, gold and shakudo inlay. 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He was a chief strategist of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He also thought under Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"He \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebecame a Christian when he was 38, and received \"Simeon Josui\" as a baptismal name (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erekishijin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e)\" - Wikipedia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in edo period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: 98 mm x 15 mm x 5 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39455760842827,"sku":"","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/products\/kozuka-1.jpg?v=1627814587"},{"product_id":"shakudo-menuki-signed-sadanaka-with-kao","title":"Shakudo Menuki Signed \"Sadanaka\" With Kao","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo menuki signed \"Sadanaka\" with Kao. Sadanaka was a student of Ichinomiya Nagatsune, he was active in the second half of 18th century. Based on example I have, signature looks genuine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of shakudo with eyes inlaid with gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Edo Period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1: 38 mm x 12 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2: 38 mm x 11 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39552358023243,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/products\/menuki-2_01195346-da7e-438c-b2ad-dcd00941e112.jpg?v=1634308521"},{"product_id":"shakudo-nanako-shishi-fuchikashira-set","title":"Shakudo Nanako Shishi Fuchikashira Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo nanako fuchikashira set decorated with Shishi. On off the Shishi on fuchi is biting the other, in most cases they would be biting each other. However on this set it seems that second one is crying and possibly shouting from pain? Please take a closer look at the face of the crying Shishi, It looks a bit more like human face than one of a lion\/dog. It is very interesting and beautiful work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of shakudo with gold inlay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in late Edo Period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi: 38 mm x 22 mm x 12 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashira: 35 mm x 18 mm x 9 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39584867483723,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/products\/fuchikashira-5_1fc7d1b4-7519-4385-b5f4-4dcb307f5ae7.jpg?v=1636726462"},{"product_id":"shibuichi-fuchikashira-decorated-with-kusazuri-biki-episode-from-soga-monogatari","title":"Shibuichi Fuchikashira Decorated with Kusazuri Biki, Episode from Soga Monogatari","description":"\u003cp\u003eShibuichi fuchikashira decorated with a story named \"Kusazuri Biki\", It is an episode from Soga Monogatari. This is a story of two brothers that want to take vengeance on their father killer. In the end they succeed however it cost both of them their lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchikashira made of shibuichi and inlaid with copper, silver, gold and shakudo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi is signed \"Joi\" however I do not guarantee the authenticity of the signature. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Edo Period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi: 37 mm x 22 mm x 14 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashira: 33 mm x 16 mm x 8 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39641162580043,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/products\/fuchikashira-2_c8542554-5c2a-4288-9edc-963ad3398811.jpg?v=1642252896"},{"product_id":"shakudo-fuchikashira-decorated-with-abe-no-nakamaro","title":"Shakudo Fuchikashira Decorated with Abe no Nakamaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo fuchikashira decorated with Abe no Nakamaro. A Japanese scholar and waka poet active in Nara period. In 717 he was part of the Japanese envoy to China where he stayed for the rest of his life. He passed civil service examination and took different administrative positions. Since 734 he tried to get back to Japan, but due to obstacles and unfortunate situations he was never able to do it. 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However when kept in hand it glows beautifully when moved around under the light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in late Edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi: 40 mm x 24 mm x 12 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashira: 35 mm x 19 mm x 9 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith custom made hakogaki. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39695855321163,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/products\/fuchikashira-13_c6e3452c-3d12-47d8-8ea9-e67b5e850845.jpg?v=1646504344"},{"product_id":"shibuichi-fuchikashira-signed-shiunken-shoji-norichika-with-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-tosogu","title":"Shibuichi Fuchikashira Signed \"Shiunken Shoji Norichika\" with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShibuichi fuchikashira signed \"Shiunken Shoji Norichika\". According to\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Haynes Index he was active around 1800. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDecorated with \"Uji-gawa Senjin\". This is well know event during battle of Uji river during Genpei War. Kajiwara Kagesue and Sasaki Takatsuna were competing with each other to see which one would cross Uji river and reach the enemy first. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFuchikashira made off shibuichi with shakudo, silver, copper and gold inlay. 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This fuchikashira has beed awarded NBTHK Hozon Tosogu and is attributed to Yanagawa School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYanagawa School was founded by Naomasa (1692-1757), who studied under 1st. generation Yokoya Somin. There where four generations of Yanagawa School masters. Last one of them was Naotsure whose date of death is unknown, however there is a work by him extant with date 1825. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis horse design is very similar to works of Yokoya School. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some minor scratches of the gold on the edges. 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To be precise NBTHK describe the motive as \"Uro\" which means crows and herons or black and white. It is written the same way as board game Go, played with black and white stones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan crow is a symbol of rebirth and rejuvenation, while heron is symbol of good luck. Therefore this kozuka might mean good luck on the new path of life? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo of the most legendary castles in Japan have those birds in their names. Himeji castle is called white heron, while Matsumoto is called a Crow Castle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKozuka made of shakudo with nanako ground. It looks like herons are made of inlaid solid silver, with inlaid shakudo eyes and gold iroe beaks and legs. On the other hand shakudo crows have eyes made of inlaid silver. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 98 mm x 15 mm x 7 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39875185836107,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/products\/kozuka-3_5d183446-c9d2-409f-bf6c-6fd461540921.jpg?v=1665174046"},{"product_id":"shakudo-menuki-signed-hirotsugu-with-kao-decorated-with-wasp","title":"Shakudo Menuki Signed Hirotsugu with Kao - Decorated with Wasps","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo menuki signed \"Hirotsugu\" with Kao. There where few artists that used that name. Based on Kao and similarities between this menuki and piece made by Motohiro, I think it was made by Shokatei Hirotsugu from Kyoto. He was active around 1850. His master was Motohiro who learned from Otsuki Mitsutoki and Mitsuyoshi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis menuki are superb when it comes to craftsmanship. Made of shkuado with inlaid copper, shibuichi and gold. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade around 1850. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1: 35 mm x 15 mm x 8 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2: 36 mm x 15 mm x 8 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39890076434507,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/products\/add-1_b28607d0-f7d5-40c3-b7b6-0baf671383a5.jpg?v=1669725375"},{"product_id":"shakudo-nanako-mitokoromono-decorated-with-warosoku-japanese-candles","title":"Shakudo Nanako Mitokoromono Decorated with Warosoku - Japanese Candles","description":"\u003cp\u003etoShakudo nanako mitokoromono decorated with warosoku, Japanese candles. Japanese candles differ from wester ones both in shape and material. While there are many different shapes in general warosoku are thicker on top and thiner on the bottom. This feature is clearly visible on this mitokoromono. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarosoku is an extremely rare depiction on sword fittings. In Japan candles are mostly used for spiritual purposes, considered necessary tool for communicating with ghosts and spirits. They are used in Buddhist and Shinto shrines, in house shrines, graveyards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think that it is very important that candles are not lit here, but still in bundles and on the side. I would like to understand more about this theme but I am afraid that my knowledge of Japanese culture is not sufficient. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of shakudo with gold and silver inlay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my opinion if submitted for NBTHK Shinsa this set would receive Kyo-Kinko attribution. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Edo period.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027010175309,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/mitokoromono-1.jpg?v=1690561255"},{"product_id":"shakudo-nanako-fuchikashira-decorated-with-taira-tadomori-and-old-monk","title":"Shakudo Nanako Fuchikashira Decorated with Taira Tadomori and Old Monk","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo nanako fuchikashira decorated with Taira Tadamori \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand monk in Gion district of Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The warrior Taira Tadamori (1096–1153) was serving the retired emperor Shirakawa (1053–1129) when, one rainy night, they set out to visit a favorite concubine in the Gion district of Kyoto. On the way, a ghost-like figure appeared among the trees of a shrine. Tadamori went to subdue the beast but discovered that in fact it was an old priest with a small torch and a pot of oil, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca tabindex=\"-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereplenishing the lanterns. The emperor rewarded Tadamori's courage by granting him his concubine.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade of shakudo with nanako ground. With copper, shakudo, shibuichi, silver and gold inlay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in 19th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFuchi: 39 mm x 25 mm x 14 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKashira: 33 mm x 18 mm x 8 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47259115946317,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/fuchikashira-1_0477cb20-eb5e-470b-ac58-457eabb3badf.jpg?v=1694700620"},{"product_id":"shakudo-nanako-fuchikashira-decorated-with-minamoto-no-yoshitsune-and-tengu","title":"Shakudo Nanako Fuchikashira Decorated with Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Tengu","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo fuchikashira decorated with Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Tengu at Mt. Kurama. T\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehis mystical place located North of Kyoto is associated with many deity, magical beings and holy spirits. This fuchikashira depicts Minamoto no Yoshitsune during training with Tengu. When he was 10, Yoshitsune was placed under care of the monks of Kurama temple. According to stories he did not learn his craft form monks but from magical beings, called Tengu. They taught him swordsmanship, tactics and magic. Some ninja schools also claim to learn their secrets straight from Tengu. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fuchikashira is signed \"Goto Mitsushige\". Unfortunately I am not sure who that was. This is not a signature or Kao of the 8th Generation mainline Goto School master Goto Sokujo (Mitsushige). I have found an information online that \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs per Robert Haynes, this is Goto Seijo (Mitsunaga), first generation of this line\". Which suggests that at some point Goto Seijo signed his works \"Goto Mitsushige\". Unfortunately I am not able to verify this information. Therefore at this point I have to consider that maker of this piece is unknown. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade of shakudo with nanako ground. Decorated with silver and gold inlay and gold iroe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShitodome ana was damaged and has been repaired. Please sea the pictures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Edo period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFuchi: 38 mm x 21 mm x 8 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKashira: 36 mm x 16 mm x 8 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47294165745997,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/fuchikashira-1_89579f92-eed6-4136-95d9-5cced10a0843.jpg?v=1695214463"},{"product_id":"nara-school-shibuichi-menuki-decorated-with-momotaro-theme","title":"Shibuichi Menuki Decorated with Momotaro Theme","description":"\u003cp\u003eShibuichi menuki decorated with Momotaro theme. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMomotaro was a boy that according to legends was born from a giant peach. This is a modern version of the story. In most Edo period books an elderly women eats that giant peach and gets younger as a result. And after that gives birth to Momotaro. A boy with amazing strength that after reaching adolescence leaves home to fight Oni. On his quest to Onigashima (demon island) he \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebefriended a talking dog, monkey and pheasant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis menuki are made with an absolutely amazing attention to detail. Not only carving is beautiful but all metals used to decorate this piece are actually inlaid. There is no iro here. Old man on ura menuki has an inro attached to his obi, this almost unnoticeable inro made of inlaid shakudo is just 2 mm x 1,5 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOmote: 41 mm x 17 mm x 7 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUra: 40 mm x 18 mm x 7 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47400721842509,"sku":"","price":1.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/menuki-1_606c3472-0e86-436a-a56f-5378ba6e3080.jpg?v=1696599976"},{"product_id":"shakudo-sumo-menuki-possibly-nomi-no-sukune-fighting-scene","title":"Shakudo Sumo Menuki - Possibly Nomi no Sukune - Fighting Scene","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo menuki with two sumo wrestlers in a fight. This is a very rare motif therefore there is no guarantee what exactly it depicts. However Japanese sword fittings almost always show a specific person that refers to a know story. Most important sumo wrestler of all times might be Nomi no Sukune, who is considered a creator of Sumo. After receiving an order from Emperor Suinin he defeted\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Taima no Kehaya, who claimed to be the strongest man under the haven. On woodblock prints I managed to find both fighters are shown as very muscular man with extensive facial hair. And that is exactly what is depicted on this menuki set. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis menuki show some amazing craftsmanship that is well visible on pictures provided. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOmote: 21 mm x 19 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUra: 21 mm x 21 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in 19th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn custom made kiri box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487969952077,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/menuki-14_d650e1d5-2a5d-40c8-8553-8b969513e038.jpg?v=1698181978"},{"product_id":"daisho-fcuhikashira-set-signed-ishiguro-masachika-with-kao-tokubetsu-hozon-tosogu","title":"Daisho Fcuhikashira Set Signed \"Ishiguro Masachika\" with Kao - Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaisho fuchikashira set signed \"Ishiguro Masachika\" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. Masachika was active around 1825. Depending on the source material his master was either first generation Ishiguro Masatsune or Ishiguro Masahiro. He is well know for making superb quality kamon decorated tosogu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is decorated with Kikkou Daki Omodaka Kamon. Kikkou is a tortuise shell design that is around the kamon. Kamon itself is Daki Omodaka, arrowhead plant in a shape that actually reassembles arrowhead around leafs. Daki Omodaka was used by Mori Clan that governed over Choshu province.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is made of shakudo with superb quality nanako ground. Kamon decorated with gold iroe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"row\" class=\"__fb-light-mode x1n2onr6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"gridcell\" data-scope=\"messages_table\" data-release-focus-from=\"CLICK\" class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x1n2onr6\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 x1iyjqo2 xs83m0k xeuugli x15zctf7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x1h91t0o xkh2ocl x78zum5 xdt5ytf x13a6bvl x1r145dm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x193iq5w x1n2onr6 xuk3077\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x1tlxs6b x230xth x14ctfv x1okitfd x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1mzt3pk x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x1n2onr6 x13faqbe x1vjfegm x1yr5g0i xrt01vj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z __fb-light-mode\" role=\"none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\"\u003eFuchi: 38 mm x 20 mm x 12 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"row\" class=\"__fb-light-mode x1n2onr6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"gridcell\" data-scope=\"messages_table\" data-release-focus-from=\"CLICK\" class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x1n2onr6\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 x1iyjqo2 xs83m0k xeuugli x15zctf7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x1h91t0o xkh2ocl x78zum5 xdt5ytf x13a6bvl x1r145dm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x193iq5w x1n2onr6 xuk3077\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x1tlxs6b x230xth x14ctfv x1okitfd x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1mzt3pk x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x1n2onr6 x13faqbe x1vjfegm x1yr5g0i xrt01vj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z __fb-light-mode\" role=\"none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\"\u003eKashira: 35 mm x 16 mm x 8 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSho: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"row\" class=\"__fb-light-mode x1n2onr6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"gridcell\" data-scope=\"messages_table\" data-release-focus-from=\"CLICK\" class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x1n2onr6\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 x1iyjqo2 xs83m0k xeuugli x15zctf7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x1h91t0o xkh2ocl x78zum5 xdt5ytf x13a6bvl x1r145dm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x193iq5w x1n2onr6 xuk3077\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x1tlxs6b x230xth x14ctfv x1okitfd x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1mzt3pk x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x1n2onr6 x13faqbe x1vjfegm x1yr5g0i xrt01vj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z __fb-light-mode\" role=\"none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\"\u003eFuchi: 39 mm x 20 mm x 11 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"row\" class=\"__fb-light-mode x1n2onr6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"gridcell\" data-scope=\"messages_table\" data-release-focus-from=\"CLICK\" class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x1n2onr6\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 x1iyjqo2 xs83m0k xeuugli x15zctf7\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x1h91t0o xkh2ocl x78zum5 xdt5ytf x13a6bvl x1r145dm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x193iq5w x1n2onr6 xuk3077\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" class=\"x1tlxs6b x1gn5b1j x230xth x14ctfv x1okitfd x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1mzt3pk x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x1n2onr6 x13faqbe x1vjfegm x1yr5g0i\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z __fb-light-mode\" role=\"none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\"\u003eKashira: 34 mm x 15 mm x 8 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"none\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\"\u003eMade in early 19th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default 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Shibuichi base is made with a very high silver content and walls are thick. This makes it a very heavy set. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi: 38 mm x 22 mm x 14 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashira: 33 mm x 18 mm x 10 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes with kiri box and two piece silver shitodome. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47534405386573,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/fuchikashira-1_1de00a00-e9c1-4857-b93f-b650286e07ea.jpg?v=1698947680"},{"product_id":"kozuka-with-nbthk-hozon-tosogu-attributed-to-goto","title":"Kozuka with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu Attributed to Gotō Renjō (1627-1708) - Yūgao \"The Lady of the Evening Faces\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eKozuka with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu attributed to Gotō Renjō, 10th generation head of the mainline Gotō family. He was born as Mitsutomo in 1627, in 1646 he took over mainline Goto family and took the name \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRenjō. During his time mainline \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGotō family moved from Kyoto to Edo (Tokyo). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis kozuka theme is Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji), 11th century Japanese novel written by female poet Murasaki Shikibu. To be exact it depicts gourd vines and fan. Those attributes represent the story of \u003c\/span\u003eYūgao from the 4th chapter of the book. When Genji was passing a house he saw beautiful flowers and wanted to get one of the flowers for himself. In this moment a lady of the house appeared and send him one flower on the fan inscribed with poetry. Genji fall in love with beautiful lady of the house and wanted to get her attention. Finally he managed to invite her to her palace, were soon after she died. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of shakudo with nanako ground and gold, silver iroe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes in a custom box with two pieces of old paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer ones says \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRenjō kozuka with gold iroe of bootle gourd and folding fan\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn one inside says:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn a small tag: \"Number. 9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn the main one: \"Judged to be \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRenjō\" I am not able to read rest of the inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47722641162573,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/kozuka-4_00a3282f-880e-43ba-bc37-4439ed69f537.jpg?v=1701427701"},{"product_id":"shibuichi-nanako-daisho-fuchikashira-signed-choko-nishi-shigenobu","title":"Shibuichi Nanako Daisho Fuchikashira Signed \"Choko Nishi Shigenobu\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaisho fuchikashira set signed \"Choko Nishi Shigenobu\". He was active in Edo (Tokyo) around 1825. He was a student of Kikuoka Mitsushige and also signed with Kikuoka name. There is one more signature on this set, that most probably reads \"Tsugihide\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with Kuyo kamon and Hanabishi kamon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of shibuichi with superb quality nanako. Kuyo kamon is made of solid gold, Hanabishi kamon is made of shakudo with silver inlaid inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in late Edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDai:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi: 38 mm x 22 mm x 15 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashira: 35 mm x 19 mm x 10 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSho:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuchi: 37 mm x 22 mm x 15 mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashira: 34 mm x 19 mm x 10 mm \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47766211232077,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/fuchikashira-11_245b7020-e654-44fc-8b95-d7865258d244.jpg?v=1701942345"},{"product_id":"shibuichi-fuchikashira-signed-torinsai-katsutoshi-with-nbthk-hozon-tosogu-fighting-samurai","title":"Shibuichi Fuchikashira Signed \"Torinsai Katsutoshi\" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Fighting Samurai","description":"\u003cp\u003eFuchikashira signed \"Torinsai Katsutoshi\". He was a member of Kurowa family. Used to sign Hokensai, Kojusai, Kakujusai, Katsutoshi, Katsuyuki and Torinsai. Based on available resources it seems he was working in Shimotsuke and Hitachi (Mito) province. According to Haynes Index he was active around 1750, however Toso Kinko Jitten by Wakayama places him in a late edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis works seems to be popular in western collections. I especially recommend taking a look at his superb quality fuchikashira in a collection of Museum of fine Arts in Boston signed \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHokensai Kurowa Katsutoshi\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to NBTHK this piece depicts fight of samurai in armour. It reacquires further study to learn what story exactly it might be. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade of shibuichi with copper, silver, gold, shibuichi and shakudo inlay. 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According to Haynes Index Masayasu was active around 1825. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with morning glory and swallow. Morning glory is one of the common names of a plant \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIpomoea nil. 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With Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu and Dr. Terigoye Hakogaki. Hideoki was born in 1788 and died 1851 at the age of 64. He was a member of Kawarabayashi family. He was a student of Otsuki Mitsuoki and part of the Otsuki School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with drying fish nets and pine grove. Design of this piece is absolutely stunning. Pine tress made with shakudo hira zogan, while trunks and ground are made with single deep strokes of chisel. On the other hand waves are cut so gently that they only appear when kozuka is moved in hand and light brakes on them. Fishnets connect those two with deep outer lines and very gentle inner lines. Three gold inlaid birds are decorating the skyline. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of suaka with gold and shakudo inlay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 98 mm x 15 mm x 5 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn custom made hakogaki by Dr. Terigoye. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49871555985741,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/kozuka-5.jpg?v=1721655182"},{"product_id":"shakudo-nanako-kozuka-signed-furinsai-moritsune-with-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-tosogu","title":"Shakudo Nanako Kozuka Signed \"Furinsai Moritsune\" with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo nanako kozuka signed \"Furinsai Moritsune\" with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. His first name was Ishimura, however he used to sign with many different names. For example Bairinsai, Bushusai and Eijiro. He was active around 1850 in Okayama in Bizen province. He was a student of Inoue Morichika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsazumabune theme. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kozuka was purchased for a client and therefore is not offered for sale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50140406153549,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/kozuka-4_9b65246e-cd63-468d-b084-7f82a40627f9.jpg?v=1725279731"},{"product_id":"shakudo-nanako-mino-school-dragon-kozuka-with-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-tosogu","title":"Shakudo Nanako Mino School Dragon Kozuka with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo nanako Mino School kozuka with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with a dragon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50730992959821,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/kozuka-3_faa0c6a1-9b25-4c9a-b940-b3883094b9e7.jpg?v=1734586033"},{"product_id":"shibuichi-fuchikashira-signed-ozaki-naomasa-with-tokubetsu-hozon-tosogu","title":"Shibuichi Fuchikashira Signed \"Ozaki Naomasa\" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu","description":"\u003cp\u003eShibuichi fuchikashira signed \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ozaki Naomasa\" with Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. 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He was able to make pieces in both Ishiguro and Murakami Schools styles. According to Haynes Index his works were equal to those of Ishiguro Masatsune, Ishiguro Masayoshi and Massaki. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item was purchased for a client and was not offered for regular sale. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51685458772301,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/menuki-2_d4d2d1ad-ee2e-4bec-89c3-bf1ed89ff3b5.jpg?v=1747819895"},{"product_id":"shakudo-nanako-fuchikashira-signed-oguma-tsunetoshi-with-nbthk-tokubetsu-hozon-tosogu","title":"Shakudo Nanako Fuchikashira Signed \"Oguma Tsunetoshi\" with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo nanako fuchikashira signed \"Oguma Tsunetoshi\" with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. According to Fukushi Shigeo this is the same artist as Oguma Toshitsune. 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Wild geese is covered with thick layer of gold foil and decorated with shakudo eye. Tree trunks and leafs are very well executed. Design is elegant and simplistic. This is really a great piece to appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in late edo period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soryu Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52812063572301,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2263\/8185\/files\/kozuka-3_69677e52-8ee2-4737-9357-97694851004f.jpg?v=1763760218"},{"product_id":"shakudo-menuki-attributed-to-ko-kinko-tradition-with-nbthk-hozon-tosogu-idaten-and-demon","title":"Shakudo Menuki Attributed to Ko-Kinko Tradition with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Idaten and Demon","description":"\u003cp\u003eShakudo menuki attributed to Ko-Kinko tradition with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with Idaten running after the demon that stole a sacred object from the temple. 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He was a student of Iwama Masayoshi who himself was a student of Hamano Naoyuki, Nobuyuki and Toshiyuki. Nobuyoshi was both a swordsmith and fittings maker. This piece comes without certificate however based on quality of design and signature I have no doubt it is an authentic piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorated with deer in the moonlight in autumn. Deer is made in a high relief to highlight that he is the one best visible in the moonlight. River and trees and very gently carved while leafs in the water are made in hira zogan. 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