| Product No. KOZ-3036 無銘（京金工） | |
|---|---|
| Design | Kirin, Chinese unicorn, a legendary animal |
| Mei | Mumei, but has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko Tradition |
| Material | Shakudo and gold |
| Region | Kyoto, Yamashiro Province |
| Era | Mid Edo Period |
| Box | Paulownia wood |
| Length | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Width | 1.4 cm (0.6 in) |
| Status | Hozon Tosogu |
| Certification Date | Passed the Shinsa in February 2025 |
Price |
100,000 JPY |
| Kirin is a sacred animal in legend, also known as a Chinese unicorn. It has a dragon's face, a cow's tail and a horse's hoof. It is considered one of the four sacred spirits along with the dragon, phoenix and spiritual turtle. This kozuka depicts a kirin (Chinese unicorn) with a gold inlay, made of shakudo and wrapped gold plate with file on the back. It is mumei, but has been attributed to the Kyo-kinko tradition, and passed the Hozon Tosogu shinsa in February 2025. |
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