A shakudō kozuka decoraded with equestrian tack by Goto Joshin (c. 1550).

A shakudō kozuka decorated with equestrian tack inlaid in raven black shakudō, gold uttori and a silver alloy on a nanako ground. Unsigned.

Attributed to Goto Joshin (Japanese, 1513 – 1562), 3^rd generation Goto master.

Late Muromachi period, Tenbun era (c. 1550).

Size: 96.7 x 14.4 x 4.9 mm.

Tokubetsu Hozon certificate № 2004230 issued by NBTHK on May 10, 2017.

For a detailed explanation of terms see: Sesko, Markus. Handbook: Of Sword Fittings Related Terms. Germany: Books on Demand, 2011.

SKU: TSU-0427.2022 Categories: Objects, Sword Fittings

Collection	Japanese swords & fittings
Type or purpose	Kozuka
Country	Japan
Period	16 AD, Late Muromachi period (1514-1573), Mid-16th century, Muromachi period (1393 – 1573), Tenbun era (天文) ( 1532 – 1555)
Material	Gold uttori, Silver, Shakudo
Technique	Suemon-zōgan
Subject	Equestrian tack
School	Goto School
Artist	Goto Joshin (Japanese, 1513 – 1562)
Provenance	Massey, Danny
Acquisition year	2022

Collection