Japanese Edo Period Kozuka Knife Sheath Scholars in Gilt Relief Edo period (18th–19th C) LS109 Kanzashi This is an antique Japanese

This is an antique Japanese Taisho Era (c

Publisher: Kiya Sakutarō (木屋作太郎板)

This vase is 5 7/8" tall by 3" in diameter (15 x 7

Dimensions: 4

it features sliding doors adorned with delicate motifs

Japanese Edo Period Kozuka Knife Sheath Scholars in Gilt Relief Edo period (18th–19th C) LS109 Kanzashi This is an antique JapaneseEdo Period Kozuka with Scholars in Gilt ReliefJapan, Edo period (18th19th century) This fine kozuka handle (mount for a kogatana utility knife) is crafted from shakud, the dark copper gold alloy prized in sword fittings, and decorated with figures in high relief. The scene shows multiple scholars or sages in conversation and study, a common motif reflecting the admiration of Chinese literati culture in Japan. One central figure is seated beside open