AF26146 Kozuka: Made by Hirata Haruyoshi(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Order Number: AF26146

Kozuka: Lotus and Butterfly Design (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Signature: Made by Hirata Haruyoshi
平田春美作

Dimensions: 9.82 cm x 1.44 cm (3.87 in x 0.57 in)

Period: Late Edo Period

Description:
The kozuka features a polished silver ground with gold cloisonné inlay depicting a lotus and butterfly design.
The Hirata school became highly distinguished from other schools through its unique use of a special technique called shippo (cloisonné enamel work) on kozuka and tsuba, and flourished as official artisans employed by the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Comes in a paulownia wood box
Hozon Tosogu Certificate
Aoi Art Appraisal Certificate