LOT 0043 A SHIBUICHI KOZUKA DEPICTING MUKADE
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A SHIBUICHI AND PARCEL-GILT COPPER KOZUKA DEPICTING MUKADE Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) The shibuichi kozuka in the form of a bridge post, with shakudo and parcel-gilt copper takazogan in the form of two confronting centipedes (mukade), in allusion to Tawara Toda and the Seta bridge. LENGTH 9.9 cm WEIGHT 28 g Condition: Excellent condition with only minor surface wear. Provenance: German private collection in Baden-Württemberg, acquired at Lempertz, 26-27 November 1982, Cologne, lot 364. The Tale of Tawara Toda is a Japanese heroic tale recounting the legendary exploits of Fujiwara no Hidesato (the tale named after the famous kuge's nickname). The story begins with a large serpent lying on Seta bridge, who requests Tawara Toda kill a giant centipede (mukade) wrapped around a mountain near Lake Biwa. After Tawara Toda killed the centipede with his bow and arrow, the serpent assumed human form and rewarded him by taking him to the Dragon Palace, where he was entertained and lavished with gifts from the Dragon King.
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