Sword Fitting (Kozuka)
Kozuka Sword Fitting, turtle and log design, gold,silver, and copper alloy. Traditionally attributed to Goto 1st Yujo. Muromachi period, 15th C. Owned by Tokugawa Ieyasu and the 2nd Owari Tokugawa Mitsutomo.
Traditionally Attributed To Gotō 1St Yūjō Masaoku (? – ?)
Discover exquisite Japanese sword fittings (kozuka, mitokoromono) traditionally attributed to Gotō 1st Yūjō Masaoku, founder of a renowned family line of artisans active during the Muromachi period. Known for intricate gold, silver & copper designs and the distinctive *nanako* ground texture.
Tokugawa Art Museum (Nagoya, Japan)
Discover the legendary Heian period Tale of Genji handscrolls at Nagoya's Tokugawa Art Museum, where a breathtaking collection of samurai armor and fine ceramics offers an immersive journey into feudal Japan.
About this artwork
- Title: Sword Fitting (Kozuka)
- Artist: Traditionally Attributed To Gotō 1St Yūjō Masaoku
- Format: Panoramic
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Tokugawa Art Museum
- Movement: Muromachi Period
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Main color: White
- Keywords: gold silver alloy , goto yujo masterpiece , japanese decorative art
- Topics: traditional japanese art , tokugawa dynasty , muromachi period style

