| Item No. FM-0020 赤城軒 泰山元孚（花押） | |
|---|---|
| Design | Orchid |
| Mei | Sekijoken Taizan Motozane/Genpu（with Kao） |
| Kozuka |
Made of Iron with details in gold and silver using the Sukisage and Takabori Techinique
9.76cm x 1.46cm
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| Kōgai |
Made of Iron with details in gold and silver using the Sukisage and Takabori Techinique
21.3cm x 1.26cm
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| Region | Mito, Hitachi Province |
| Era | Late Edo period |
| Box | Tailor-made Paulownia Box |
NBTHK Certification
| Status | Tokubetsu Hozon Tōsōgu |
| Certification Date | January 15, 2021 |
| Price | 400,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| This Futatokoro is Kozuka and Kogai that has the design of an Orchid. The four plants; plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo have an image of nobility and dignity. The craftsman, Sekijoken Taizan Motozane/Genpu, has the lineage the extends four generations and each hold a high reputation in craftsmanship. They were active in the Late Edo Period in Mito, Hitachi Province. The first generation made a Sekijoken school and taught many students. Judging from the Mei, this Futatokoro was likely made by the third generation. It has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu in 2021. |
