THREE COPPER KOZUKA Unsigned Japan, late Edo period (1615-1868) The first kozuka depicting a wayfarer with a walking cane in high relief looking up towards two birds flying in the sky. At the top there is bamboo growing. The reverse shows a long inscription in cursive and abbreviated sosho. The second kozuka depicts a man sweeping with a broom in takazogan relief. Above him the silver crescent moon. The third completely gilt kozuka shows three horses in motion, with different poses. LENGTH c. 9.7 cm Condition: All in good condition. The first with minor areas of discoloration on the reverse, the second with minor wear and small nicks and the third with signs of wear and some scratches on the surface. Provenance: German private collection.