Signed Yasuchika Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The copper kozuka carved in the front with an image of the wisdom king Fudo Myo-o (Acala) underneath a waterfall, shown with a flaming aureole and holding a straight e-ken sword and kensaku rope, used to bind and catch demons and evildoers, thus upholding the Buddhist law. The details are silvered and gilt. Signed to the reverse YASUCHIKA.
LENGTH 9.7 cm
Condition: Good condition, minor associated wear, particularly to the silvered and gilt details. Provenance: British collection.