Product No. TSU-2901 長州萩住利正作 | |
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Design | Peony |
Mei | Made by Toshimasa from Hagi, Choshu |
Material | Iron |
Shape | Nadekaku, Square without corners |
Region | Hagi, Nagato Province |
Era | Late Edo Period |
Box | Paulownia wood |
Height | 8.1 cm (3.2 in) |
Width | 7.5 cm (3.0 in) |
Thickness | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
Status | Hozon Tosogu |
Certification Date | December 13, 2002 |
Price |
85,000 JPY |
Although Toshimasa's lineage is unclear among the many skilled Choshu tsuba craftsmen, this iron tsuba is a typical Choshu style tsuba with an elaborately carved peony design. It has passed Hozon Shinsa in 2002. |