Kozuka with design of a figure fruitlessly attempting to catch a catfish with a gourd (hyotan namazu)

Goto Kenjo (Japanese, 1586–1663)
School: Gotô School (Japanese)

Japanese

Edo period

18th century (?)

Medium/Technique Main material: shibuichi; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold, silver and shakudo; decorative technique: iroe takazogan

Dimensions Overall: 9.7 x 1.4 x 0.6 cm (3 13/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number37.1019

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CollectionsAsia

ClassificationsArms and armor

Signed Kenjo zu [Minoda Tomoyoshi, (from a) design by Kenjo]
Minoda Tomoyoshi
顕乗図　箕田朝美（花押）