| Item No. KOZ-3036 無銘（京金工） | |
|---|---|
| Design | Kirin, Chinese unicorn, a legendary animal |
| Mei | Mumei, but has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko Tradition |
| Material | Shakudo and gold |
| Region | Yamashiro, Kyoto |
| Era | Mid Edo Province |
| Box | Paulownia wood |
Size
| Length |
9.6 cm (3.78 in)
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| Width |
1.44 cm (0.57 in)
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NBTHK Certification
| Status | Hozon Tōsōgu |
| Certification Date | April 1, 2025 |
| Price | 100,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| Kirin is a sacred animal in legend, also known as a Chinese unicorn. It has a dragon's face, a cow's tail and a horse's hoof. It is considered one of the four sacred spirits along with the dragon, phoenix and spiritual turtle. This kozuka depicts a kirin (Chinese unicorn) with a gold inlay, made of shakudo and wrapped gold plate with file on the back. It is mumei, but has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko tradition, and passed the Hozon Tosogu shinsa in February 2025. |
