Bidspirit auction | Three mixed metal kozuka knife

Three mixed metal kozuka knife handles, one signed Goto Mitsusada, Edo period (1603-1868) - The first kozuka is constructed from a darkened metal, with a finely stippled nanako ground. It is decorated in gold and silver relief with a family of poultry, including a rooster, hen, and chicks. The second kozuka features a polished yellow metal ground, likely shinchu, decorated with a silver and darkened metal kingfisher perched upon reeds above water. The third kozuka is formed with a darkened metal nanako ground, featuring a gold and silver relief fox (kitsune) at the base and a garden lantern (toro) suspended from a silver cord above. In-house Shipping is available. Pickup is Friday, Nov. 13, from Noon to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB391