By Yamashita Karyu (also known as Bokusen), signed Karyu with kakihan Japan, Kyoto, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A very fine silver kozuka engraved in katakiri and kebori depicting Gama Sennin treading in water, one foot raised, a toad seated on his head, all set below a pine tree. The reverse with “cat-scratch’ yasuri ground and signature KARYU and kakihan.
With a certificate issued by NBTHK with official seals of the NBTHK:
[Ninteisho, One, Gama Sennin design kozuka, the mei: KARYU with kao, kebori engraving on silver material, the NBTHT examined this item and certifies and designates it to Tokubetsu Kicho (Especially Precious), on 26th of October of the Showa 51 (1976), Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai.]
LENGTH 10.5 cm WEIGHT 24 g
Condition: Excellent condition, with minor expected surface wear. Provenance: Czech private collection.