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