Short sword - Copper - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Edo Period Kozuka — Phoenix Amid Clouds
A finely crafted Edo-period kozuka (小柄) — a decorative sword fitting traditionally carried within the scabbard of a samurai sword. The handle is worked in shakudo-style metal with an all-over nanako (fish-roe) ground, hand-punched dot by dot across the entire surface. Against this dense, rhythmic ground, a Oni soars amid auspicious clouds with exceptional detail. The reverse carries further cloud and scroll
The blade retains its original form, with age-related surface rust and patina consistent with period use.
Motif: Oni/Raijin? amid clouds — gold and silver kinzogan inlay
Ground: Nanako (fish-roe), hand-punched
Material: Shakudo-style metal
Reverse: Cloud and scroll motifs
Signature: Unsigned
Total length: 18.5 cm
Period: Edo period (1800s)
Good antique condition. Kozuka handle intact with nanako ground texture well-preserved. Blade shows age-related surface rust and patina consistent with period use. No structural damage.
Acquired from a private collection in Kyoto, Japan.
Item Specifics
Primary Material: Copper
Age: 1800s
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Maker: 空欄
Country of Origin: Japan
Region of Origin: Japan
Condition: Good antique condition
Provenance
Private collection, Kyoto, Japan
Edo Period Kozuka — Phoenix Amid Clouds
A finely crafted Edo-period kozuka (小柄) — a decorative sword fitting traditionally carried within the scabbard of a samurai sword. The handle is worked in shakudo-style metal with an all-over nanako (fish-roe) ground, hand-punched dot by dot across the entire surface. Against this dense, rhythmic ground, a Oni soars amid auspicious clouds with exceptional detail. The reverse carries further cloud and scroll
The blade retains its original form, with age-related surface rust and patina consistent with period use.
Motif: Oni/Raijin? amid clouds — gold and silver kinzogan inlay
Ground: Nanako (fish-roe), hand-punched
Material: Shakudo-style metal
Reverse: Cloud and scroll motifs
Signature: Unsigned
Total length: 18.5 cm
Period: Edo period (1800s)
Good antique condition. Kozuka handle intact with nanako ground texture well-preserved. Blade shows age-related surface rust and patina consistent with period use. No structural damage.
Acquired from a private collection in Kyoto, Japan.
Item Specifics
Primary Material: Copper
Age: 1800s
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Maker: 空欄
Country of Origin: Japan
Region of Origin: Japan
Condition: Good antique condition
Provenance
Private collection, Kyoto, Japan
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Copper
Condition
Good
Style
Edo
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Height
8.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Width
1.5 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Attribution
Original
Sold with stand
No
Overall Length
18.5 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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