| Item No. TSU-2975 早乙女家次 | |
|---|---|
| Design | Chrysanthemum |
| Mei | Saotome Iesada |
| Material | Iron with gold overlay and silver inlay |
| Region | Shimotsuma, Hitachi Province |
| Era | Early Edo Period（Kanei Era 1624-1644） |
| Box | Custom made paulownia box |
Size
| Height |
6.69 cm (2.63 in)
|
| Width |
6.38 cm (2.51 in)
|
| Thickness |
0.45 cm (0.18 in)
|
NBTHK Certification
| Status | Hozon Tōsōgu |
| Certification Date | June 19, 2020 |
| Price | 80,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| Saotome Ietsugu [早乙女家次] was a Saotome family armorer and tsuba craftsman who lived in Shimotsuma, Hitachi Province, around the Kan'ei, early Edo period. His lineage prospered in the same place for generations to come. This tsuba has a heavy feel to it, typical of armorers. It has passed the Hozon shinsa in 2020. |
