Genuine Koike Yoshiro Tsuba
Reference Number |
TU-10970 |
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Title |
[ Family Crests & Algae ] by Koike Yoshiro, NBTHK Kanteisho |
Time |
The Momoyama period (1573-1603) |
Inscription |
No Inscription |
L x W x H |
8.2 x 8.1 x 0.5 cm |
Nakago Hole |
2.9 x 1.0 cm |
Weight |
163 g |
Material |
Tetsu (iron) |
Box |
Wooden Box |
Certificate |
Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai issued on December 22 of 2009 |
Description |
Big sword guard. |
Price |
USD 3280 |
![[ Family Crest & Algae ] by Koike Yoshiro, with NBTHK Kanteisho](tu1097012_nbthk_kanteisho.jpg)
![Family Crests and Algae](tu109701_japanese_tsuba.jpg)
![Yoshiro Tsuba](tu109702_sword_guard.jpg)
![Shinchu Zogan (Brass Inlay)](tu109703_koike_yoshiro.jpg)
![Inlaid with Brass](tu109704_brass_inlay.jpg)
![Koike Yoshirou Tsuba](tu109705_heianjo_yoshiro.jpg)
![with Kanteisho issued by Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai](tu1097013_nbthk_origami.jpg)
Features
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This tsuba is made from iron. The color is very tasteful as it is forged very well. |
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The surfaces are polished well (=Migaki-Ji). |
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Its shape is round. |
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The motifs are expressed in the Kebori carving method. |
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The motifs are also expressed in the Shinchu-Gankin and Hira-Zogan inlay methods with brass (alloy of copper and zinc). |
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The family crests are expressed in small openwork. |