| Item No. KOZ-2997 無銘（京金工） | |
|---|---|
| Design | Gourd Bell |
| Mei | Mumei, but has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko Tradition |
| Material | Shakudo with gold gilding |
| Region | Yamashiro, Kyoto |
| Era | Late Edo period |
| Box | Custom made paulownia box |
Size
| Length |
9.66 cm (3.8 in)
|
| Width |
1.46 cm (0.57 in)
|
NBTHK Certification
| Status | Hozon Tōsōgu |
| Certification Date | December 20, 2024 |
| Price | 80,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| Gourd bell is a bell in the shape of a gourd. It is said that the gourd attracts luck and brings good fortune, and also attracts and seals away evil spirits. The gourd bell is a lucky charm that brings good fortune by ringing the bell. This kozuka depicts a gourd bell on a neatly crafted shakudo nanako surface. It is in very good condition. It has passed the Hozon Tosogu shinsa and has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko metalwork in November 2024. |
