AN IRON, SILVER AND GOLD KOZUKA OF TAKANORI BY MAS…AN IRON, SILVER AND GOLD KOZUKA OF TAKANORI BY MASAYUKIBy Terumitsu, kozuka handle, iron, silver and goldJapan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)A man is disguised as a farmer and wearing a straw coat (mino) and hat (sugegasa), but the samurai armor and sword are visible. He is Takanori, a follower of the emperor Go-Daigo during the 14th century, writing a poem on the decorticated trunk of a cherry tree as a secret message to the emperor. The upper area shows many blossoms in takazogan relief with silver and gold, Takanori himself is also in this semi-sculptural relief. Signed HAMANO MASAYUKI on the reverse. This master from Edo, who lived until 1769, was the founder of the famous Hamano family.LENGTH 10 cmProvenance: German private collection. condition: Very good condition with minor spots of rust.