TOSO-GU TSUBA

Kozuka　　Ordering number：F05070

Kozuka. In a box made of paulownia wood. Signature: Unsigned. Made of shakudo. The design is Ataka (No) Seki, the Ataka Barrier. It is a famous historical fact and a heroic tale performed on the Noh play and the kabuki . Minamoto (No) Yoshitsune, a younger brother of Minamoto (No) Yoritomo who was the Barbarian-subduing Generalissimo at that time was breaking through the Ataka Barrier with followers at the head of monk soldier Musashibo-Benkei shaking off Yoritomo's pursuers in 1187. Benkei had the tact to settle the matter and the keeper of the Barrier passed them in consideration of Benkei's good conduct.
70,000Yen or USD690.00　Including postage.

Kozuka.
In a box made of paulownia wood.
Signature: Unsigned.
Made of shakudo. The design is Ataka (No) Seki, the Ataka Barrier. It is a famous historical fact and a heroic tale performed on the Noh play and the kabuki . Minamoto (No) Yoshitsune, a younger brother of Minamoto (No) Yoritomo who was the Barbarian-subduing Generalissimo at that time was breaking through the Ataka Barrier with followers at the head of monk soldier Musashibo-Benkei shaking off Yoritomo's pursuers in 1187. Benkei had the tact to settle the matter and the keeper of the Barrier passed them in consideration of Benkei's good conduct.