Kotsuka signed Chūzui
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
18th century
Shibuichi, gold, shakudo, silver

Kotsuka in shibuichi, carved with two herons in shakudo with golden eyes and legs, in a river with bamboo enhanced with gold and silver.
The reverse is signed “Chūzui”, chiseled with lines.

The heron evokes restraint before action in samurai culture.

Ref.: 5944

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