Akasaka Abstract Cicada Tsuba
TS0567
An unsigned example of classic Akasaka sukashi of a cicada and grass. Great color and condition. I have no idea which generation this is. but it seems to have been mounted to several different swords. 7.523 cm x 7.393 cm x 4.79 mm.
$450
The following genealogy of the eight generations of Akasaka smiths lists only the date of death.
Tadamasa (Suemon) 1657
Tadamasa (Shozaemon) 1677
Masatora (Shozaemon) 1707
Tadatoki (Hikojiro). Later changed his name to Tadamune also known as Oyahiko (parent Hiko). The date of his death is unrecorded.
Tadatoki Refered to Naka Hiko (middle Hiko) 1764
Tadatoki (Hikojuro) 1796
Tadatoki (Hikojuro) 1805
Tadatoki (Hikojuro) Date work as late as Kaei (1848 - 1854)