Anonymous

Edo period 19th century

1615-1868

Kozuka

A iron kozuka inlayed in gold and silver depicting the Taoist sage Koreidjin also known as Ku Ling Jin in Chinese with a tiger in mountain and pine scenery.

Japanese Sword Fittings Naunton Collection H.L.Joly 1912

A similar kozuka from the Naunton collection shows Koreidjin on the back of his tiger with a halo around his head No 1501.

Size 96mm x 19mm