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81 | MUNEYOSHI: A RARE SILVER KOZUKA
By Muneyoshi, signed Muneyoshi sei
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

A fine silver kozuka carved in low relief with gentle waves below an
eel swimming amongst waterweeds carved in high relief, the details
gilt. Signed to the back - MUNEYOSHI sei.
LENGTH 9.6 cm
WEIGHT 30 g

Condition: Very good condition, extremely minor surface wear.
Provenance: British collection, acquired from Bonhams, The
Edward Wrangham Collection of Japanese Art Part II, 10 May 2011,
London, lot 67.
Estimate EUR 800
Starting price EUR 400

82 | JUKODO TOMOYOSHI: A FINE IRON MITO
SCHOOL KOZUKA WITH DRAGONFLY
By Jukodo Tomoyoshi, signed Jukodo with seal Tomoyoshi
Japan, c. 1830-1850, Edo period (1615-1868)

The iron kozuka is inlaid in gold with a long-winged dragonfly,
the eyes are inlays of shibuichi with half-crescent gold pupils.
The reverse with the incised artist signature JUKODO and seal
TOMOYOSHI.
LENGTH 9.7 cm
WEIGHT 24 g

Condition: Good condition. Surface wear and accumulation of rust.
Provenance: British collection.
Estimate EUR 600
Starting price EUR 300

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