Ordering Number: AF26083

Kogai and Kozuka: a design of (the 16th Juyo Kodogu)

Mei：Mumei(Unsigned)

Dimension:
Kogai: 1.31cm x 23.5cm (0.52in x 9.25in)
Menuki1: 3.83cm x 1.56cm (1.51in x 0.61in)
Menuki2: 3.80cm x 1.60cm (1.50in x 0.63in)

Era: late Muromachi period, the late 16th century

Features: Carved in high relief on a yamagane (unrefined copper) ground are motifs of matchlock guns.
The matchlock was introduced to Japan in 1543 when a Portuguese ship drifted ashore at Tanegashima, after which it came into widespread use in warfare.
This rare design holds considerable documentary value, and its subtle patina conveys a sense of age and early workmanship.

Juyo Kodogu Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper
In Kiri box.

Auction Starting Price: 1,150,000 JPY-.

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