KOZUKA / DRAGON
KOZUKA DRAGON
MEI: HAMANO NAOHARU
Kozuka on shakudo Nanako depicting a dragon highlighted in gold. I could find no entry for Hamano Naoharu, only Yanagawa Naoharu. Combined with the poorly executed Kao I feel this mei is most likely gimei.
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With that said, this kozuka is cheap and would work well mounted on a koshirae or for someone on a budget as it is in good condition.
$150 plus S/H and any associated fees (PayPal, bank wire, etc.)