Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Onigawara Signature:SIGNED on the surface of the knife but cannot be read: □兵□尉作 Age:EDO period Material: Copper A Koduka made from copper. Onigawara is designed on this Koduka. Onigawara is a ridge-end roof tile with a demon face. Oni is a kind of Japanese monster which has a human body and scary face with fangs. It’s believed that this decorative tile will protect us from evil spirits. Other types of motifs such as flower patterns or family crests can be found as a decoration of Onigawara, but it’s also called Onigawara. The small knife is included with this item. You can see the…

Certificate: NBTHK Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Kyo Kinko-style, Three Lions Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: 赤銅(Shakudou, mixture of copper and gold) A Koduka made from Shakudo that contains copper and a small amount of gold; therefore, this Koduka has bluish-purple black color. Its base is decorated by the “Nanako-Ji” technique. The groundwork was hit by Nanakoji-Tagane(chisel for metalworking), so small dents cover the background. Each small dot looks like fish egg. Three lions are designed and inlaid with gold. People thought lion has the power of the sun and believed that lion will protect us from evil spirits. There are also its mane pattern and it represents…

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Heron and Hollyhock Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: Copper A Koduka made from copper.The surface of this Koduka’s base is decorated with Nanako-ji technique. The groundwork was hit by Nanakoji-Tagane(chisel for metalworking), so small dents cover the background. Each small dot looks like fish egg. Shirasagi (white heron) is an elegant bird which looks similar to crane. Generally, this bird is designed with running water and reed patterns so that it symbolizes summer. It’s treated as a kind of good-omen motif. Shirasagi and running water are inlaid with silver. Hollyhock leaves are inlaid with gold. Its leaf pattern has been enjoyed for family…

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Lion and Hawk Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: Copper A Koduka made from copper. A lion and a hawk are designed. It is believed that a lion has the power of the sun, and its pattern will protect us from evil spirits. Hawk is a smart bird used for hunting, which is called falconry, it’s famous as recreation for high-class Samurai. But in the old days, it was also familiar with emperors and royal families so it might be the reason why hawk was regarded as a symbol of the authority of the ruler. During the warring period, the success of the boy…

Certificate: NBTHK Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Nomura-style, Kiseru and Uchiwa Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: 赤銅(Shakudou, mixture of copper and gold) A Koduka is from Shakudo that contains copper and a small amount of gold; therefore, this Koduka has bluish-purple black color. Its base is decorated by the “Nanako-Ji” technique. The groundwork was hit by Nanakoji-Tagane(chisel for metalworking), so small dents cover the background. Each small dot looks like fish egg. Kiseru is a pipe. It was brought from Portugal to Japan at the end of the Muromachi period. Since then, people started smoking, but it was quite an expensive item for citizens. Only wealthy Samurai families…

Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Raptor and Monkey Signature:SIGNED but cannot be read  Age:EDO period Material: Copper A Koduka made from Copper. A raptor and a monkey are designed. This flying raptor might be a hawk. Hawk is an intelligent bird used for hunting, which is called falconry. It was popular among high-class Samurai to have it hunt prays as a pastime activity. Back in the old days, it was also known as a symbol of the authority for emperors and royal families. During the warring period, it is said that men (Samurai) and the hawk had a deep connection as a symbol of advancement and authority. Lots…

Certificate: NBTHK Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Mitsugashiwa Mon Signature:NO SIGNED Age:EDO period Material: 赤銅(Shakudou, mixture of copper and gold) A Koduka made from Shakudo. Shakudo contains copper and a small amount of gold; therefore, this Koduka has bluish-purple black color. Its base is decorated with the Nanako-Ji technique. The groundwork was hit by Nanakoji-Tagane(chisel for metalworking), so small dents cover the background. Each small dot looks like fish egg. Mitsugashiwa Mon is designed on this Koduka. This pattern is a combination of three Kashiwa (daimyo oak) leaves. Its leaves were used for putting foods in the past. So, it was used as a dish when we offer…

Certificate: NBTHK Made in Japan Free Shipping Worldwide Title: Small Bird and Japanese Apricot Tree Signature:一柳友善(Hitotsuyanagi Tomoyoshi) Age:late EDO period(1781-1867) Material: 赤銅(Shakudou, mixture of copper and gold) A Koduka made from Shakudo. Shakudo contains copper and a small amount of gold; therefore, this Koduka has bluish-purple black color. A little bird takes a rest at the Japanese apricot tree. Japanese apricots bloom in winter, so snow covers its tree. That’s why this flower tells the coming spring. It has been appreciated for a long time ago in Japan. People enjoy its adorable petal shape and scent, gracefully branched tree, and compose many poems. As it comes out in the cold…