| Product No. KOZ-2997 無銘（京金工） | |
|---|---|
| Design | Gourd Bell |
| Mei | Mumei, but has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko Tradition |
| Material | Shakudo with gold gilding |
| Region | Kyoto, Yamashiro Province |
| Era | Late Edo Period |
| Box | Custom made paulownia box |
| Length | 9.7 cm (3.8 in) |
| Width | 1.5 cm (0.6 in) |
| Status | Hozon Tosogu |
| Certification Date | December 20, 2024 |
Price |
80,000 JPY |
| Gourd bell is a bell in the shape of a gourd. It is said that the gourd attracts luck and brings good fortune, and also attracts and seals away evil spirits. The gourd bell is a lucky charm that brings good fortune by ringing the bell. This kozuka depicts a gourd bell on a neatly crafted shakudo nanako surface. It is in very good condition. It has passed the Hozon Tosogu shinsa and has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko metalwork in November 2024. |
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