Kozuka with Red Pepper, Yoshitoshi

A long chili pepper decorates this kozuka. The background is textured, with plain bands at the top and bottom. At the bottom edge is a hole through which a cord can be passed. The artist signed the kozuka on the reverse. Date: 19th century (?) (Edo). Place of creation: Japan. Dimensions: length: 9.6 cm (3.7 in). Medium: copper, gold. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Yoshitoshi - Kozuka with Red Pepper - Walters 51750 - Back