EdWolf Posted December 9 Report Posted December 9 Yesterday, I was at a militaria show. I had an appointment with a dealer to look at a Gunto sword he had for sale. The seller also had this beautiful kogai. I found it very attractive so I made the deal and bought both. Although the kogai is not signed the craftsmanship is above average. To share my excitement just a few pictures. Feel free to comment. Regards, Ed 12 4 Quote
Jesta Posted December 9 Report Posted December 9 Nice nanako background, and I like the rope work. Very nice find. 1 Quote
Matsunoki Posted December 9 Report Posted December 9 What is the subject? A suspended bottle of some sort? Shinto related? Never seen it before. 2 Quote
Lewis B Posted December 9 Report Posted December 9 53 minutes ago, Matsunoki said: What is the subject? A suspended bottle of some sort? Shinto related? Never seen it before. Stylised Inro or incense burner? That what struck me. Whatever it is the piece shows superb workmanship. Are these pieces usually solid gold or gilded? 1 Quote
Matsunoki Posted December 9 Report Posted December 9 Usually very heavily gilded but gold ones were made at obviously a very high cost. Difficult to tell which it is sometimes. Have never seen an inro resembling this. Looks more like something for an important presentation. Sacre sake or similar? Puzzled. 1 Quote
lonely panet Posted December 9 Report Posted December 9 You have got something special, well done 1 Quote
EdWolf Posted December 9 Author Report Posted December 9 I was thinking of a incense burner myself but it is quite an unusual subject. I'm very happy with it. Thanks for all the positive feedback! Quote
ZH1980 Posted December 13 Report Posted December 13 A beautiful piece indeed! I don’t have many in my collection, but I did recently buy this one - papered and attributed to Waki Goto. 2 Quote
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