AF25046 Fuchi Kashira：Yanagawa Naomitsu(Kao)(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Fuchi Kashira: Chickens(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Signature: Yanagawa Naomitsu(Kao)

Fuchi Dimensions: 3.78 cm × 2.47 cm × 1.36 cm (≈ 1.49 in × 0.97 in × 0.54 in)
Kashira Dimensions: 3.34 cm × 1.81 cm × 0.79 cm (≈ 1.31 in × 0.71 in × 0.31 in)

Era: The middle ~ late Edo period

Special Feature: A design of a parent and child rooster is rendered in gold on a shakudō nanako ground. The fine nanako (fish roe texture) is precisely arranged, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Yanagawa Naomitsu.
Born in 1733 (Kyōhō 18) in Sōma, Mutsu Province (present-day Fukushima Prefecture), Yanagawa Naomitsu was a sword fitting artisan who was active from the mid to late Edo period and was also known as a tea practitioner. His family name was Ishida, and he was commonly known as Rizaemon. He studied under Yanagawa Naomasa and later became the 4th head of the Yanagawa family. He also mentored Naoharu, the grandson of Naomasa, who succeeded him as the 5th generation head.
He passed away on December 15, 1809 (Bunka 6) at the age of 76.

In Kiri box
NBTHK Hozon Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper