Joshin Kozuka
3rd Main Line Goto Master (1513 - 1562)
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon
Joshin was the 3rd mainline Goto master. He was the oldest son of Sojo, the second mainline master. Joshin was a Samurai. He was highly skilled at making tosogu but only pursued this when not engaged in military duties. He had received gifts from the Emperor Go-Nara (1527-1557) in recognition of his bravery. Joshin died on the battlefield at Okaki in 1562 fighting for Oda Nobunaga. The theme here of a military horse harness perfectly displays Joshin's skill and is aligned with his life purpose. This Joshin kozuka has passed Tokubetsu Hozon without the reservation of "den".
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