Lot Essay
Accompanied by a Hozon Tosogu [Sword-Fitting Worthy of Preserving] certificate issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai [Society for the Preservation of the Japanese Art Sword] on 20 June 2002.
![A Fine Kozuka [Knife Handle]](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2003/CKS/2003_CKS_06733_0113_000(061001).jpg?w=1)
SIGNED JOCHIKU WITH A KAO, EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
Details
A Fine Kozuka [Knife Handle]
Signed Jochiku with a kao, Edo Period (18th Century)
The shibuichi plate decorated with a crouching tiger by bamboo in gold takazogan, the stripes in shakudo hirazogan, the eyes in crystal, signed Jochiku with a kao
3 13/16in. (9.7cm.)
Signed Jochiku with a kao, Edo Period (18th Century)
The shibuichi plate decorated with a crouching tiger by bamboo in gold takazogan, the stripes in shakudo hirazogan, the eyes in crystal, signed Jochiku with a kao
3 13/16in. (9.7cm.)
Literature
Published:
Nihonto Taikan Tsuba, Kodogu-hen, (Tokyo, 1972), cat. no. 474, (p. 275)
Nihonto Taikan Tsuba, Kodogu-hen, (Tokyo, 1972), cat. no. 474, (p. 275)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium