Krystian Posted March 6, 2021 Report Share Posted March 6, 2021 Hello, For sale kozuka 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) Nanako ground, carved in takabori and decorated with shakudo inlay and gilded elements. According to certification theme of the kozuka is shrimp from Ise bay, which english name is spiny Japanese lobster. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/伊勢海老 Kozuka 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. When I got this kozuka it was in very poor condition. That is why it has been cleaned and some conservation work has been done. Pictures of the kozuka before repairs is attached. Size: 98 mm x 15 mm x 5 mm Price: 800 More photos here: https://soryu.pl/collections/kozuka-and-kogatana/products/hiiro-doo-kozuka-signed-masayoshi-with-nbthk-hozon-tosogu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 8, 2021 Report Share Posted March 8, 2021 Reminder about "discussion of sale items" If you have anything to discuss, pm and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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