| Item No. TSU-1954 一葉斎 弘直(花押) | |
|---|---|
| Design | Li Bai, Chinese Poet |
| Mei | Ichiyosai Hironao(with Kao) |
| Material | Iron with details in gold and silver |
| Region | Mito, Hitachi Province |
| Era | Late Edo period |
| Box | Tailor-made paulownia box |
Size
| Height |
7.49 cm (2.95 in)
|
| Width |
6.94 cm (2.73 in)
|
| Thickness |
0.53 cm (0.21 in)
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NBTHK Certification
| Status | Tokubetsu Hozon Tōsōgu |
| Certification Date | March 10, 2020 |
| Price | 300,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| This craftsman, Ichiyosai Hironao, was active during the Late Edo Period in Mito Clan. He was a disciple of Uchikoshi Hirotoshi. This Tsuba was crafted with well-forged iron and designed with a slight Sukinokoshi rim. A simple design of Li Bai, Chinese Poet but gives a strong impression and an overall great Tsuba to add to anyone's collection. It has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosugu in march 2020. |