Aoki Harutsura - Kozuka with a Horse and Show Monkey - Walters 51634 -...
Images pairing horses and monkeys are common because monkeys were believed to keep horses calm within a stable. Monkeys are often shown as grooms for horses. On this kozuka, a horse is shown galloping across th... More
Aoki Harutsura - Kozuka with a Horse and Show Monkey - Walters 51634 -...
Images pairing horses and monkeys are common because monkeys were believed to keep horses calm within a stable. Monkeys are often shown as grooms for horses. On this kozuka, a horse is shown galloping across th... More
Aoki Harutsura - Kozuka with a Horse and Show Monkey - Walters 51634
Images pairing horses and monkeys are common because monkeys were believed to keep horses calm within a stable. Monkeys are often shown as grooms for horses. On this kozuka, a horse is shown galloping across th... More
Arai Hideyuki - Kozuka with a Centipede - Walters 51651 - Back
A large centipede appears on this kozuka, with its head facing toward the blade. A giant centipede was famously defeated by the 10th-century warrior Tawara Toda. This centipede has thirty-six legs. The reverse ... More
Arai Hideyuki - Kozuka with a Centipede - Walters 51651 - Mark A
A large centipede appears on this kozuka, with its head facing toward the blade. A giant centipede was famously defeated by the 10th-century warrior Tawara Toda. This centipede has thirty-six legs. The reverse ... More
Arai Hideyuki - Kozuka with a Centipede - Walters 51651
A large centipede appears on this kozuka, with its head facing toward the blade. A giant centipede was famously defeated by the 10th-century warrior Tawara Toda. This centipede has thirty-six legs. The reverse ... More
Arai Hideyuki - Kozuka with Ichikawa Danjuro in the Play "Shibaraku" -...
This kozuka depicts Ichikawa Danjûrô as the hero from the short play "Shibaraku" (Wait a Moment). The play is one of the eighteen classics of kabuki and was regularly performed by successive actors with the nam... More
Arai Hideyuki - Kozuka with Ichikawa Danjuro in the Play "Shibaraku" -...
This kozuka depicts Ichikawa Danjûrô as the hero from the short play "Shibaraku" (Wait a Moment). The play is one of the eighteen classics of kabuki and was regularly performed by successive actors with the nam... More
Arai Hideyuki - Kozuka with Ichikawa Danjuro in the Play "Shibaraku" -...
This kozuka depicts Ichikawa Danjûrô as the hero from the short play "Shibaraku" (Wait a Moment). The play is one of the eighteen classics of kabuki and was regularly performed by successive actors with the nam... More
Eijudo Mitsuyoshi - Kozuka with Carp and Water Milfoil - Walters 51885...
Two carp are depicted swimming amongst water milfoil. Carp are considered an auspicious motif.
Eijudo Mitsuyoshi - Kozuka with Carp and Water Milfoil - Walters 51885...
Two carp are depicted swimming amongst water milfoil. Carp are considered an auspicious motif.
Eijudo Mitsuyoshi - Kozuka with Carp and Water Milfoil - Walters 51885
Two carp are depicted swimming amongst water milfoil. Carp are considered an auspicious motif.
Fujii Yoshiyuki - Kozuka with Mule Emerging from Gourd - Walters 51120...
The horse at the upper left is emerging from the gourd at the lower right. This is an illustration of the idiom "like a horse coming out of a gourd," which is used to describe unexpected things. The saying may ... More
Fujii Yoshiyuki - Kozuka with Mule Emerging from Gourd - Walters 51120...
The horse at the upper left is emerging from the gourd at the lower right. This is an illustration of the idiom "like a horse coming out of a gourd," which is used to describe unexpected things. The saying may ... More
Fujii Yoshiyuki - Kozuka with Mule Emerging from Gourd - Walters 51120...
The horse at the upper left is emerging from the gourd at the lower right. This is an illustration of the idiom "like a horse coming out of a gourd," which is used to describe unexpected things. The saying may ... More
Fujiwara Nobutaka - Kozuka with Figure in a Bamboo Grove - Walters 519...
A figure is shown partially obscured within a bamboo grove. This kozuka has a blade, which is signed by its maker.
Fujiwara Nobutaka - Kozuka with Figure in a Bamboo Grove - Walters 519...
A figure is shown partially obscured within a bamboo grove. This kozuka has a blade, which is signed by its maker.
Fujiwara Nobutaka - Kozuka with Figure in a Bamboo Grove - Walters 519...
A figure is shown partially obscured within a bamboo grove. This kozuka has a blade, which is signed by its maker.
Fujiwara Nobutaka - Kozuka with Figure in a Bamboo Grove - Walters 519...
A figure is shown partially obscured within a bamboo grove. This kozuka has a blade, which is signed by its maker.
Fujiwara Nobutaka - Kozuka with Figure in a Bamboo Grove - Walters 519...
A figure is shown partially obscured within a bamboo grove. This kozuka has a blade, which is signed by its maker.
Fujiwara Nobutaka - Kozuka with Figure in a Bamboo Grove - Walters 519...
A figure is shown partially obscured within a bamboo grove. This kozuka has a blade, which is signed by its maker.
Fukawa Kazunori - Fuchi with Dragons in Cloud - Walters 5112113A
Around the rim of the fuchi is the gold body of a dragon flying through clouds. Dragons are associated with water and often depicted with clouds or waves. This is part of a mounted set.
Funada Ikkin - Kogai with Peony - Walters 5111694 - Mark A
The kogai is decorated with incised peonies and a gold border. This is part of a mounted set.
Gotô Enjô - Kozuka with a Dog Chasing a Pilgrim - Walters 51730 - Back
At the right is a dog who is chasing a religious pilgrim on the left. The man is turning back to shake a stick at the dog. The kozuka has a raised rim and the background is in a fish egg pattern ("nanako-ji").
Gotô Enjô - Kozuka with a Dog Chasing a Pilgrim - Walters 51730 - Mark...
At the right is a dog who is chasing a religious pilgrim on the left. The man is turning back to shake a stick at the dog. The kozuka has a raised rim and the background is in a fish egg pattern ("nanako-ji").
Gotô Enjô - Kozuka with a Dog Chasing a Pilgrim - Walters 51730 - Mark...
At the right is a dog who is chasing a religious pilgrim on the left. The man is turning back to shake a stick at the dog. The kozuka has a raised rim and the background is in a fish egg pattern ("nanako-ji").
Gotô Enjô - Kozuka with a Dog Chasing a Pilgrim - Walters 51730
At the right is a dog who is chasing a religious pilgrim on the left. The man is turning back to shake a stick at the dog. The kozuka has a raised rim and the background is in a fish egg pattern ("nanako-ji").
Gotô Enjô - Kozuka with Two Bowls of Go Pieces - Walters 51724 - Back
Two bowls are shown with go pieces spilling out of them. The composition is unusual for kozuka because it does not have a clear top and bottom. The kozuka is signed on the back.
Gotô Enjô - Kozuka with Two Bowls of Go Pieces - Walters 51724 - Mark ...
Two bowls are shown with go pieces spilling out of them. The composition is unusual for kozuka because it does not have a clear top and bottom. The kozuka is signed on the back.
Gotô Enjô - Kozuka with Two Bowls of Go Pieces - Walters 51724
Two bowls are shown with go pieces spilling out of them. The composition is unusual for kozuka because it does not have a clear top and bottom. The kozuka is signed on the back.
Gotô Etsujô - Kozuka with Scroll and Prayer Beads - Walters 51665 - Ba...
This kozuka shows a scroll intertwined with prayer beads. The scroll is likely a Buddhist sutra or other religious text. The reverse is partially a copper alloy and partially gold.
Gotô Etsujô - Kozuka with Scroll and Prayer Beads - Walters 51665 - Ma...
This kozuka shows a scroll intertwined with prayer beads. The scroll is likely a Buddhist sutra or other religious text. The reverse is partially a copper alloy and partially gold.
Gotô Etsujô - Kozuka with Scroll and Prayer Beads - Walters 51665 - Ma...
This kozuka shows a scroll intertwined with prayer beads. The scroll is likely a Buddhist sutra or other religious text. The reverse is partially a copper alloy and partially gold.
Gotô Etsujô - Kozuka with Scroll and Prayer Beads - Walters 51665
This kozuka shows a scroll intertwined with prayer beads. The scroll is likely a Buddhist sutra or other religious text. The reverse is partially a copper alloy and partially gold.
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Banner - Walters 51810 - Back
The banner on this pole has the crest of the Minamoto family of warriors. The most prominent branch of the Minamoto family established the Kamakura shogunate, which had military control of Japan between 1185 an... More
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Banner - Walters 51810 - Mark A
The banner on this pole has the crest of the Minamoto family of warriors. The most prominent branch of the Minamoto family established the Kamakura shogunate, which had military control of Japan between 1185 an... More
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Banner - Walters 51810
The banner on this pole has the crest of the Minamoto family of warriors. The most prominent branch of the Minamoto family established the Kamakura shogunate, which had military control of Japan between 1185 an... More
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Fan and Chrysanthemums - Walters 51871 - Back
Chrysanthemums are depicted along with an open fan. Chrysanthemums are a symbol of autumn.
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Fan and Chrysanthemums - Walters 51871 - Mark ...
Chrysanthemums are depicted along with an open fan. Chrysanthemums are a symbol of autumn.
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Fan and Chrysanthemums - Walters 51871 - Mark ...
Chrysanthemums are depicted along with an open fan. Chrysanthemums are a symbol of autumn.
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Fan and Chrysanthemums - Walters 51871
Chrysanthemums are depicted along with an open fan. Chrysanthemums are a symbol of autumn.
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Scene from Dôjôji - Walters 51866 - Back
On the left of the kozuka is a man on the beach running from a woman in the water whose lower half has transformed into a dragon. This scene is drawn from the Dôjôji engi emaki, in which a jealous woman turns i... More
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Scene from Dôjôji - Walters 51866 - Mark A
On the left of the kozuka is a man on the beach running from a woman in the water whose lower half has transformed into a dragon. This scene is drawn from the Dôjôji engi emaki, in which a jealous woman turns i... More
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Scene from Dôjôji - Walters 51866 - Mark B
On the left of the kozuka is a man on the beach running from a woman in the water whose lower half has transformed into a dragon. This scene is drawn from the Dôjôji engi emaki, in which a jealous woman turns i... More
Gotô Hôjô - Kozuka with Scene from Dôjôji - Walters 51866
On the left of the kozuka is a man on the beach running from a woman in the water whose lower half has transformed into a dragon. This scene is drawn from the Dôjôji engi emaki, in which a jealous woman turns i... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Blossoming Plums and a Hut - Walters 51669 -...
In the right foreground, blooming branches of plum obscure the roof of a hut. An open gate is along the edge in the middle of the composition. Stylized clouds appear at the upper right and lower left. A long po... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Blossoming Plums and a Hut - Walters 51669 -...
In the right foreground, blooming branches of plum obscure the roof of a hut. An open gate is along the edge in the middle of the composition. Stylized clouds appear at the upper right and lower left. A long po... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Blossoming Plums and a Hut - Walters 51669
In the right foreground, blooming branches of plum obscure the roof of a hut. An open gate is along the edge in the middle of the composition. Stylized clouds appear at the upper right and lower left. A long po... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Cherry Blossoms, Moon and Poem - Walters 518...
Two cherry blossoms and a number of petals decorate the lower edge of the kozuka. Clouds are along the upper border. A full moon obsecured is on the reverse, along with a poem on a piece of tanzaku paper. Cherr... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Cherry Blossoms, Moon and Poem - Walters 518...
Two cherry blossoms and a number of petals decorate the lower edge of the kozuka. Clouds are along the upper border. A full moon obsecured is on the reverse, along with a poem on a piece of tanzaku paper. Cherr... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Cherry Blossoms, Moon and Poem - Walters 518...
Two cherry blossoms and a number of petals decorate the lower edge of the kozuka. Clouds are along the upper border. A full moon obsecured is on the reverse, along with a poem on a piece of tanzaku paper. Cherr... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Cherry Blossoms, Moon and Poem - Walters 518...
Two cherry blossoms and a number of petals decorate the lower edge of the kozuka. Clouds are along the upper border. A full moon obsecured is on the reverse, along with a poem on a piece of tanzaku paper. Cherr... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Dragon - Walters 5112794 - Back
A gold dragon is depicted on a silver background that has the appearance of either waves or clouds. This is part of a mounted set.
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Dragon - Walters 5112794 - Mark A
A gold dragon is depicted on a silver background that has the appearance of either waves or clouds. This is part of a mounted set.
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Dragon - Walters 5112794 - Mark B
A gold dragon is depicted on a silver background that has the appearance of either waves or clouds. This is part of a mounted set.
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Dragon - Walters 5112794
A gold dragon is depicted on a silver background that has the appearance of either waves or clouds. This is part of a mounted set.
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Kanzan and Jittoku - Walters 51686 - Back
Kanzan (Ch. Hanshan [Hanshan]) and Jittoku (Ch. Shide [Shih Te]) are a pair of Zen eccentrics who lived at a monastery on Mt. Tendai in China during the Tang [T'ang] period (618-907). They spoke to each other i... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Kanzan and Jittoku - Walters 51686 - Mark A
Kanzan (Ch. Hanshan [Hanshan]) and Jittoku (Ch. Shide [Shih Te]) are a pair of Zen eccentrics who lived at a monastery on Mt. Tendai in China during the Tang [T'ang] period (618-907). They spoke to each other i... More
Gotô Ichijô - Kozuka with Kanzan and Jittoku - Walters 51686
Kanzan (Ch. Hanshan [Hanshan]) and Jittoku (Ch. Shide [Shih Te]) are a pair of Zen eccentrics who lived at a monastery on Mt. Tendai in China during the Tang [T'ang] period (618-907). They spoke to each other i... More
Gotô Jujô - Kozuka with Flower Cart with a Praying Mantis - Walters 51...
The cart filled with flowers is a lucky flower cart, called a "hana kuruma." When shown with praying mantis, as here, the motif is meant to suggest the wheel of law. The wheel of law is a physical manifestation... More
Gotô Jujô - Kozuka with Flower Cart with a Praying Mantis - Walters 51...
The cart filled with flowers is a lucky flower cart, called a "hana kuruma." When shown with praying mantis, as here, the motif is meant to suggest the wheel of law. The wheel of law is a physical manifestation... More
Gotô Jujô - Kozuka with Flower Cart with a Praying Mantis - Walters 51...
The cart filled with flowers is a lucky flower cart, called a "hana kuruma." When shown with praying mantis, as here, the motif is meant to suggest the wheel of law. The wheel of law is a physical manifestation... More
Gotô Jujô - Kozuka with Flower Cart with a Praying Mantis - Walters 51...
The cart filled with flowers is a lucky flower cart, called a "hana kuruma." When shown with praying mantis, as here, the motif is meant to suggest the wheel of law. The wheel of law is a physical manifestation... More
Gotô Junjô - Kozuka with a Bamboo Carrier for Eggs - Walters 51725 - B...
Several lengths of bamboo are tied together in a shape that was used for carrying eggs. The kozuka is signed on the back.
Gotô Junjô - Kozuka with a Bamboo Carrier for Eggs - Walters 51725 - M...
Several lengths of bamboo are tied together in a shape that was used for carrying eggs. The kozuka is signed on the back.
Gotô Junjô - Kozuka with a Bamboo Carrier for Eggs - Walters 51725
Several lengths of bamboo are tied together in a shape that was used for carrying eggs. The kozuka is signed on the back.
Gotô Keijô - Kozuka of a Bridge, Water-wheel and Castle Wall - Walters...
This kozuka depicts a waterwheel in a river next to a castle wall. On the right, the castle fortifications jut into the river. A bridge is at the left. The reverse side of the kozuka is made of gold.
Gotô Keijô - Kozuka of a Bridge, Water-wheel and Castle Wall - Walters...
This kozuka depicts a waterwheel in a river next to a castle wall. On the right, the castle fortifications jut into the river. A bridge is at the left. The reverse side of the kozuka is made of gold.
Gotô Keijô - Kozuka of a Bridge, Water-wheel and Castle Wall - Walters...
This kozuka depicts a waterwheel in a river next to a castle wall. On the right, the castle fortifications jut into the river. A bridge is at the left. The reverse side of the kozuka is made of gold.
Gotô Keijô - Kozuka with Mt Fuji - Walters 51735 - Back
Mt. Fuji is depicted here made of silver. Mt. Fuji is a sacred mountain and a common pilgrimage site during the Edo period. The view of Mt. Fuji is an iconic image of Japan. The kozuka is signed on the reverse,... More
Gotô Keijô - Kozuka with Mt Fuji - Walters 51735 - Mark A
Mt. Fuji is depicted here made of silver. Mt. Fuji is a sacred mountain and a common pilgrimage site during the Edo period. The view of Mt. Fuji is an iconic image of Japan. The kozuka is signed on the reverse,... More
Gotô Keijô - Kozuka with Mt Fuji - Walters 51735
Mt. Fuji is depicted here made of silver. Mt. Fuji is a sacred mountain and a common pilgrimage site during the Edo period. The view of Mt. Fuji is an iconic image of Japan. The kozuka is signed on the reverse,... More
Gotô Kenjô - Kozuka with Kadori Myôjin and the Earthquake-fish - Walte...
The earthquake-fish ("namazu") is a large catfish with a body that resembles an eel. It was thought to live underneath the Japanese islands and cause earthquakes by its movements. The god Kadori Myôjin was thou... More
Gotô Kenjô - Kozuka with Kadori Myôjin and the Earthquake-fish - Walte...
The earthquake-fish ("namazu") is a large catfish with a body that resembles an eel. It was thought to live underneath the Japanese islands and cause earthquakes by its movements. The god Kadori Myôjin was thou... More
Gotô Kenjô - Kozuka with Kadori Myôjin and the Earthquake-fish - Walte...
The earthquake-fish ("namazu") is a large catfish with a body that resembles an eel. It was thought to live underneath the Japanese islands and cause earthquakes by its movements. The god Kadori Myôjin was thou... More
Gotô Kenjô - Kozuka with Taikôbô Fishing - Walters 51729 - Back
The 12th-century Chinese sage Taikôbô (Ch. Kiang Tsze Ya) is shown sitting on a rock, fishing. Taikôbô fished without bait because he went fishing in order to have time alone with his thoughts, not to catch fis... More
Gotô Kenjô - Kozuka with Taikôbô Fishing - Walters 51729
The 12th-century Chinese sage Taikôbô (Ch. Kiang Tsze Ya) is shown sitting on a rock, fishing. Taikôbô fished without bait because he went fishing in order to have time alone with his thoughts, not to catch fis... More
Gotô Kôjô - Kozuka with a Firefly and a Frog by a Stream - Walters 516...
This kozuka depicts a firefly and a frog. Between them are stylized lines representing a stream. The artist signed the kozuka in a gold inset on the reverse.
Gotô Kôjô - Kozuka with a Firefly and a Frog by a Stream - Walters 516...
This kozuka depicts a firefly and a frog. Between them are stylized lines representing a stream. The artist signed the kozuka in a gold inset on the reverse.
Gotô Kôjô - Kozuka with a Firefly and a Frog by a Stream - Walters 516...
This kozuka depicts a firefly and a frog. Between them are stylized lines representing a stream. The artist signed the kozuka in a gold inset on the reverse.
Gotô Mitsunobu - Kozuka with Chinese-style Lions - Walters 5112554 - B...
Three Chinese-style lions ("shishi") are depicted in gold against a black background of fish egg pattern ("nanako-ji"). This style of lion was developed by artists who never saw a living lion. Therefore, they l... More
Gotô Mitsunobu - Kozuka with Chinese-style Lions - Walters 5112554 - D...
Three Chinese-style lions ("shishi") are depicted in gold against a black background of fish egg pattern ("nanako-ji"). This style of lion was developed by artists who never saw a living lion. Therefore, they l... More
Gotô Mitsunobu - Kozuka with Chinese-style Lions - Walters 5112554
Three Chinese-style lions ("shishi") are depicted in gold against a black background of fish egg pattern ("nanako-ji"). This style of lion was developed by artists who never saw a living lion. Therefore, they l... More
Gotô Renjô - Kozuka with a Bird on Flowering Plum Branch - Walters 516...
A flowering plum branch enters the frame from the upper right and extends through the center of the piece. A brid sits on the branch at the right. The kozuka is signed on the reverse.
Gotô Renjô - Kozuka with a Bird on Flowering Plum Branch - Walters 516...
A flowering plum branch enters the frame from the upper right and extends through the center of the piece. A brid sits on the branch at the right. The kozuka is signed on the reverse.
Gotô Renjô - Kozuka with a Bird on Flowering Plum Branch - Walters 516...
A flowering plum branch enters the frame from the upper right and extends through the center of the piece. A brid sits on the branch at the right. The kozuka is signed on the reverse.
Gotô Renjô - Kozuka with a Bird on Flowering Plum Branch - Walters 516...
A flowering plum branch enters the frame from the upper right and extends through the center of the piece. A brid sits on the branch at the right. The kozuka is signed on the reverse.
Gotô Renjô - Kozuka with Mountain Ascetics' Implements - Walters 51667...
These objects are associated with mountain ascetic known as "yamabushi." On the left is a shakujô staff. The loose rings on the staff would jingle as the monk walked. In the middle is a straw hat. On the right ... More
Gotô Renjô - Kozuka with Mountain Ascetics' Implements - Walters 51667...
These objects are associated with mountain ascetic known as "yamabushi." On the left is a shakujô staff. The loose rings on the staff would jingle as the monk walked. In the middle is a straw hat. On the right ... More
Gotô Renjô - Kozuka with Mountain Ascetics' Implements - Walters 51667
These objects are associated with mountain ascetic known as "yamabushi." On the left is a shakujô staff. The loose rings on the staff would jingle as the monk walked. In the middle is a straw hat. On the right ... More
Gotô Shinjô - Kozuka with Crane and Pine - Walters 51694 - Back
At the center of the kozuka, a crane stands on the truck of a pine tree. A branch of the tree frames the top of the composition and clusters of pine needles are also at the bottom. Both the crane and the pine a... More
Gotô Shinjô - Kozuka with Crane and Pine - Walters 51694 - Mark A
At the center of the kozuka, a crane stands on the truck of a pine tree. A branch of the tree frames the top of the composition and clusters of pine needles are also at the bottom. Both the crane and the pine a... More
Gotô Shinjô - Kozuka with Crane and Pine - Walters 51694
At the center of the kozuka, a crane stands on the truck of a pine tree. A branch of the tree frames the top of the composition and clusters of pine needles are also at the bottom. Both the crane and the pine a... More
Gotô Sokujô - Kozuka with the Dôjôji Temple Bell - Walters 51805 - Bac...
This design is a scene from the story of Dôjôji temple. The temple bell is shown at the center of the composition. At the right are two monks holding prayer beads and praying. A woman dances at the left, holdin... More
Gotô Sokujô - Kozuka with the Dôjôji Temple Bell - Walters 51805 - Mar...
This design is a scene from the story of Dôjôji temple. The temple bell is shown at the center of the composition. At the right are two monks holding prayer beads and praying. A woman dances at the left, holdin... More
Gotô Sokujô - Kozuka with the Dôjôji Temple Bell - Walters 51805
This design is a scene from the story of Dôjôji temple. The temple bell is shown at the center of the composition. At the right are two monks holding prayer beads and praying. A woman dances at the left, holdin... More
Gotô Tatsujô - Kozuka with Soldiers and a Palanquin on a Boat - Walter...
Thirteen soldiers guard a palanquin on a boat. The reverse of the kozuka is gold with cat scratch ("neko-gake") incisions.
Gotô Tatsujô - Kozuka with Soldiers and a Palanquin on a Boat - Walter...
Thirteen soldiers guard a palanquin on a boat. The reverse of the kozuka is gold with cat scratch ("neko-gake") incisions.
Gotô Tatsujô - Kozuka with Soldiers and a Palanquin on a Boat - Walter...
Thirteen soldiers guard a palanquin on a boat. The reverse of the kozuka is gold with cat scratch ("neko-gake") incisions.
Gotô Tsûjô - Kozuka with Shôki the Demon Queller - Walters 51817 - Bac...
Standing on the left side of the kozuka is Shôki the demon queller. He is identifiable by his hat and beard. Shôki was an aspiring scholar in China who committed suicide when he failed the examinations to becom... More