Iron, 8.1 x 8.1 x 0.7 cm
NBTHK Hozon Tōsogu
Specifications: Marugata, tetsu-ji, ji-sukashi, maru-mimi
Rare iron tsuba with positive openwork design of stylised vortex. The subject is rare and show the freedom of Akasaka smiths, with an irregular and asymmetric figure.
Akasaka sword guards were manufactured in the Akasaka area of Edo, starting in the Kan-ei era (l648) and continuing until the ninth year of Meiji (1876). The style reminds Owari rather than Kyo tsuba and some believe that the first two masters, both named Tadamasa, came from the Owari region.
The tsuba comes with a Hozon Tōsogu certificate (fitting worth of preservation) issued by Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai.
Tsuba for sale. Price on application. Please include item stock number:1661
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