Ordering Number: AF24493

Tsuba:Lion incense burner（NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription:Mon Tokujo Mitsutaka（Kao)

Dimensions:9.76　cm x 1.45 cm x 0.45cm (3.84 inches x 0.57 inches x 0.18 inches. ​)

Era: Edo Period
Features:On the Shakudo nanakoji, lion incense burner is colored with gold.
Explanations:Gotō Tokujō (1550–1631, Tenbun 19–Kan’ei 8)

A metal engraver active during the Momoyama and early Edo periods, Gotō Tokujō was the fifth head of the main Gotō family, founded by Gotō Yūjō. His common name was Genjirō Mitsumoto. Born as the eldest son of Mitsunori, he was raised in Kyoto.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art estimation paper
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu　paper

Auction Starting Price: 400,000 JPY

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