{"id":7112,"date":"2020-04-15T17:15:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T08:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=7112"},"modified":"2023-09-01T18:20:33","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T09:20:33","slug":"antique-koduka-for-samurai-sword-with-nbthk-certificatek-6","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/product\/antique-koduka-for-samurai-sword-with-nbthk-certificatek-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Antique Kozuka
for Samurai Sword
with NBTHK Hozon<\/span><\/strong> Certificate (K-6)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Title: Kyo-Kinkou-style, Seven Lions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0A Kozuka made from Shakudou. Shakudou contains copper and a small amount of gold; therefore, this Kozuka has bluish-purple black color. It was hit by the specific graver (Nanakoji Tagane), so its base has upheaval. Each small dot looks like a fish egg so that this type of decoration is called “Nanakoji” in Japanese. Seven lions are engraved on the face. It’s believed that the lion pattern works well for driving out evil spirits.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This Kozuka is recognized by The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, which is known as NBTHK.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Kozuka? <\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Kozuka is the small knife stored in Kozuka Hitsu (groove of the sheath of the Japanese sword). Many Tsubas (handguard) have two holes to put Kozuka and Kougai (equipment for appearance) next to Nakagoana (a hole of the Tsuba to put sword), so that Samurai didn’t need to draw his sword out of the scabbard when he wanted to use Kozuka or Kougai. Initially, Samurai used it for cutting wood or attacking enemies in an emergency. It is said that Kozuka was used as a craft knife rather than a weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0The decorative designs of Kozuka were more emphasized than its practical use in the Edo period when Samurai society enjoyed one of the most peaceful times. And there were many ornamental Kozuka and Kougai created by Japanese metalworkers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is it that the sword mounting was important for Samurai?<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0The sword mountings of the Japanese sword have many kinds of decorations such as handguards (Tsuba), sword hilt (Menuki), pommel (Fuchi Kashira). The Japanese sword worked as a weapon and as an object to show who he was. For example, it shows their personalities and beliefs. You could say that it is like decorations for smartphones today. We recommend you zoom in on the pictures of the sword fittings. When you do so, you can see the skill of Japanese metal engraving techniques. They are mainly made of iron and copper with inlays of gold, silver, and bronze. When it comes to handguard (Tsuba), each one has a different outline and weight. These sword fittings that have lived with Japanese swords of the same age might be worth as much as the Japanese swords. They are inconspicuous parts of the Japanese sword. Nevertheless, if you are knowledgeable or particular about it, you will become a connoisseur of the Samurai.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Authentication Paper<\/strong>:<\/span> NBTHK Hozon Certificate<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0NBTHK<\/span>, also known as Nihon Bijutsu Touken Hozon Kyokai (the Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), is one of the oldest Japanese sword appraising organizations in modern-day Japan. They authenticated the Kozuka on Jan 15th in the 28th year of Heisei (2016). They appraised it as Hozon Tousougu, the Kozuka worth preserving for Japanese society. The purchaser will receive this original certificate as well. We can also translate what is written into English and make a PDF file for your record if you request.<\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords\/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Payment method\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We accept payment through Stripe<\/strong> (Credit card), PayPal<\/strong>, Apple Pay or ChromePay, all of which are secure payment methods. Also, you don\u2019t need to make an account on Stripe for the checkout. If you prefer other payment method, please contact us. You may either pay in JPY<\/strong>, USD<\/strong>, AUD<\/strong>, CAD<\/strong>, EUR<\/strong>, CHF<\/strong> or GBP<\/strong>. The price is set in Japanese Yen. Prices in other currencies are automatically calculated based on the latest exchange rate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010Shipping duration\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order. Time of delivery is estimated as accurately as possible by the carrier but does not take into account any delays beyond our control such as by inclement weather, post office holiday seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We offer<\/span> Free International Shipping<\/strong><\/span> as long as we can ship your order by EMS. If you prefer other shipping carriers, please contact us.<\/span>
\n\u00a0We will inform you of the order’s tracking number via email. Please make sure you fill out your valid email address correctly.<\/span><\/p>\n

*Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there might be possible delays in delivery. If you like to make sure if EMS shipping is available to your country, please contact us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of Kozuka and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Would you like see some more Kozuka for sale? Please check the link below. We hope you can find your favorite Kozuka.<\/span>
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Delivery Time<\/strong><\/span>: 5 – 14 DAYS<\/span>
\n*Delivery may take longer, depending on countries or holiday seasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

INCLUDED<\/strong>: Wooden box, NBTHK Hozon Certificate<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: Kyo-Kinkou-style, Seven Lions <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Signature: NO SIGNED<\/span>
\nAge: Edo period<\/span>
\nMaterial: Shakudou (\u8d64\u9285, the mixture of copper and gold)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Size<\/span><\/td>\nThickness<\/span><\/td>\nWeight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.4cm\u00d79.6cm<\/td>\n0.7cm<\/td>\n35g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

You can enlarge all the photos to see the detail of the item.<\/span><\/p>\n

Please note that this item is only Kozuka case, small knife is not included.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Thank you for visiting our website. This Kozuka was sold as each antique Japanese Kozuka is one of a kind. However, we have various kinds of antique Japanese Kozukas available. Our customer service will help you find your ideal Kozuka you will cherish for generations. Please feel free to contact us<\/span><\/a> or check the list of Kozukas<\/span><\/a>. We will be more than happy to help you.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12278,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[25,56],"product_tag":[184],"class_list":{"0":"post-7112","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-decorations","7":"product_cat-koduka","8":"product_tag-hozon-tosogu","10":"first","11":"outofstock","12":"sale","13":"shipping-taxable","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple","16":"add-to-wishlist-after_add_to_cart","17":"customify-col","18":"product-has-gallery"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12278"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7112"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7112"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samuraimuseum.jp\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}