KZ-103 Haruaki Hogen Kozuka

Deep dark shakudo work by master Haruaki of Mt Fuji. This rare and beautiful piece epitomizes Haruaki containing his skillful use of mixed metals to the excellent carving work he is known for. Genuine Haruaki pieces are very rare as there are many fakes.  Kozuka in shakudo with ishimeiji and takabori zogan and is a wonderful depiction of Mt. Fuji. This is excellent collector grade kozuka. Haruaki is listed as a Jokko rated smith in the kinko meikan. A student of Yanagawa Naoharu, he later on went to establish his own school which had many students and was famous for the slightly whimsical composition and design which was very much a spirit of the era he worked in.

Late Edo

Bunsei 11 Tsuchinoe-ne Haruaki Hogen –NBTHK Kicho

9.72 cm long 1.53 cm wide

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