Ichijosai Hirotoshi Tsuba
K0055
A shibuichi tsuba signed, Ichijosai Hirotoshi (kao). 7.25 cm X 6.63 cm X 3.5 mm at the mimi and 4.4 mm at the seppa dai. According to Robert Haynes, this is the design for which this artist was known, it was copied by his many students, and there are many forgeries. NBTHK Hozon kanteisho. This tsuba was mounted, and so has some minor scratching as shown, and stains from handling so it needs a proper cleaning. The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists, Robert Haynes, H 01417. Tosogu Meiji Taikei, Wakayama, Vol. III, pages 79- 81. $4,200
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