Kozuka Attribution

[Ray Singer]

I was just bought this lovely (and highly detailed) kozuka as a gift from a family member, and would appreciate help with an evaluation. Kaga Goto was suggested to me by a couple of individuals, but would love to hear other's feedback. The piece will be in-hand in the next day and I can provide further photos then if helpful.

 

 

Kind regards,

Ray

[John A Stuart]

Strangest kozuka I've seen for a while. Kaga-Goto? Why this designation? It seems a very progressive rendition of kebori a la Somin. John

[TETSUGENDO]

It is a curious piece, also quite beautiful and finely executed.  From what I can see the nanako is very fine and regular.... This fact, along with the tight execution and  inlay style, are the most  probably  reasons for the Kaga Goto attributions. Could be, then again.

Better photos should throw clearer light on the matter.

 

-S-

[nagamaki - Franco]

Kaga Goto is a very reasonable call. Thanks for showing.

[Ray Singer]

Thanks for the insights gentlemen. While I did note the katakiribori in the screen being in the Somin style, I thought the kozuka overall had a more Goto execution. The kozuka will arrive today or Monday and I will add photos then.

[Curran]

I thought Kaga Goto.

 

Late Goto might be a decent call too, but the design struck me more as Kaga. Why? Just a reflex based upon the design and execution. Kaga Goto had a fair share of katakiribori- just not at the Somin level.

I do not have my copy of the Kaga Kinko Taikan available at the moment, but probably it would be good to go through it. A similar example may be found.

[Ray Singer]

For reference, a Kaga Goto kozuka I saw on Aoi which also incorporates kebori into the design.

 

 

https://www.aoijapan.net/kozuka-mumeikaga-goto-2/

 

 

 

 

[TETSUGENDO]

I much prefer yours,  better example plus it appears to be in finer state of preservation.

 

-S-

[Ray Singer]

Similar motif, and execution in katakiribori for design elements in the screen panels.

 

https://www.aoijapan.com/kozuka-tokujyo-saku-mitsutakakao/