Shakudo Nanako Kozuka Signed "Ishikawa Nobuhisa" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu famous for his fondness for

famous for his fondness for alcohol

It is made of very high quality shakudo with great nanako

Most probably it was cleaned using modern rust removal techniques and thus surface was damaged

Illustrated catalogue of Tokyo National Museum

Shakudo Nanako Kozuka Signed "Ishikawa Nobuhisa" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu famous for his fondness forShakudo nanako kozuka signed "Ishikawa Nobuhisa" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. Unfortunately I do not know anything about this maker. Therefore we can judge it based on workmanship alone. It is made of very high quality shakudo with great nanako. Wild geese is covered with thick layer of gold foil and decorated with shakudo eye. Tree trunks and leafs are very well executed. Design is elegant and simplistic. This is really a great piece to appreciate. Made