Product No. TSU-2696 寿景 | |
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Design | Setsugetsuka; Snow, Moon, and a flower; Beauty of the Four Seasons |
Mei | Toshikage |
Material | Iron with gold and silver inaly |
Shape | Nadekaku, Square without corners |
Region | Edo, Musashi Province |
Era | Late Edo to Meiji Period |
Box | Custom made paulownia box |
Height | 7 cm (2.8 in) |
Width | 6.1 cm (2.4 in) |
Thickness | 0.4 cm (0.2 in) |
Status | Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu |
Certification Date | March 26, 2024 |
Price |
450,000 JPY |
This craftsman, Toshikage, was a disciple of Toryusai Tanaka Kiyotoshi. The theme of this Tsuba is Setsugetsuka; Snow, Moon, and a flower; Beauty of the Four Seasons. The features show the work of the Toryusai Tradition. The simple designs are outstanding and intricate. The ornamental Sekigane has Kuchibeni at the top and bottom of the Nakago-ana. At a glance it is easy to understand this is a Toryuisai Tradition Tsuba. It has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu Shinsa in 2024. |