京金工
Kyo Kinko Kozuka

Dimensions: 9.8 cm x 9 mm x 6 mm

An Edo period shakudo nanako kozuka in the theme of a lobster and plant life. This kozuka has an NBTHK Hozon paper attributing it to "Kyo Kinko". Kyoto was the capital of Japan in olden days and thus a highly active center of culture and the arts. The tosogu schools located in Kyoto included: Goto, Umetada, Kyo-Shoami, Otsuki, Ichinomiya and many others of high regard. The clientele of even machi-bori makers in Kyoto were discriminating and the concentration of many schools in one area maybe a reason that the standard of quality among all Kyoto tosogu are notably high. The attribution of Kyo Kinko is used for mumei soft metal work that is clearly "Kyo", but not easily attributed to an exact Kyoto school. Ebi (lobsters) are a symbols of longevity and good fortune. They were also a staple of New Year's decorations.

The workmanship of this kozuka offers much to enjoy. The lobster is done in gold iroe as are the turning sections of the leaves. Some sections of the lobster are done in gold uttori. The entire design is realistically carved with areas of minute detail. This has a NBTHK Hozon paoper and a custom fitted kiri bako.

$1200

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