Higo Jingo Pines In The Distance

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A true classic Nishigaki Kanshiro matsu (pine tree) sukaski iron tsuba.

 
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. 7.123 cm x 6.926 x 3.59 mm

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toso KodoguMeiji Taisei  Vol II, page 296