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Kanshiro Matsu
LS023
from
the Skip Holbrook collection, listed as Shodai Kanshiro. A true classic Nishigaki Kanshiro matsu (pine tree) sukaski iron
tsuba
8.1 cm x
8.03
cm x 5.21 mm
Its large proportions, fine black iron
colour and delicate kebori decoration strongly suggest the work of the
shodia Kanshiro (born 1613 died 1693) who was a pupil of Hirata Hikozo
under the patronage of Hosokawa Sansai. The sangai matsu (three storey or
layered pine) is beautifully depicted in this tsuba.
A very rare and desirable Kanshiro tsuba.
$4,500
Thanks to Michael Cox for the write
up.
p.



