Vintage Japanese Bronze Uchide No Kozuchi Magic Hammer With Mouse - 1950s Showa Era (25D-258)

Vintage Japanese Magic Hammer With Mouse (SKU 25D-258)

Showa-era bronze “uchide no kozuchi” fortune hammer topped with a charming mouse, symbol of prosperity and clever luck.

This finely cast vintage Japanese magic hammer, or uchide no kozuchi, is richly patinated in deep brown tones and decorated with incised swirling grain to evoke carved wood. Perched on the crown of the hammer is a beautifully modeled mouse, its paws raised as if nibbling a treasure, with crisp detailing to the fur, ears, and tail that trails down the body of the piece.

In Japanese folklore, the wish-granting hammer is associated with Daikoku, god of wealth, while the mouse (nezumi) is his quick-witted companion and a traditional emblem of abundance. Together they make this piece an auspicious desk or shelf sculpture, ideal for a tansu display, tokonoma alcove, or as a distinctive accent in a collection of Showa-era bronzes and folk art.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, mid-20th century (vintage)
• Material: Cast bronze with dark brown patina
• Use: Decorative okimono / folk-art ornament, symbolic magic hammer of good fortune
• Features: Detailed mouse figure on top of hammer; sculpted “magic hammer” form with swirling grain pattern; warm aged patina; integral handle and stylized end finials; classic motif of Daikoku’s fortune hammer and mouse
• Dimensions: 5"W x 3 1/2"D x 6 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor surface wear and patina consistent with age

A delightful, auspicious piece that brings a touch of Japanese folklore and quiet good luck to any curated interior.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.