Japanese Edo Period Kozuka Knife Sheath Scholars in Gilt Relief Edo period (18th–19th C) LS109 Games An evocative Edo period (18th–19th

An evocative Edo period (18th–19th century) Japanese iron tsuba

and a run of full-width drawers below

issued by the Emaki Kenkyūkai

confirming hand-thrown construction

Japanese Edo Period Kozuka Knife Sheath Scholars in Gilt Relief Edo period (18th–19th C) LS109 Games An evocative Edo period (18th–19thEdo Period Kozuka with Scholars in Gilt ReliefJapan, Edo period (18th19th century) This fine kozuka handle (mount for a kogatana utility knife) is crafted from shakud, the dark copper gold alloy prized in sword fittings, and decorated with figures in high relief. The scene shows multiple scholars or sages in conversation and study, a common motif reflecting the admiration of Chinese literati culture in Japan. One central figure is seated beside open