Derek Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Gentlemen, offered for a large NMB discount price. $3000 USD plus actual shipping. One week only, then these are off the market. http://www.ebay.com/itm/162475001834?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Design Unryu, a dragon among the clouds Mei (Front) Tokuoki Material Shibuichi with details in gold Area of Origin Yamashiro, Kyoto Hideoki School of the Otsuki Tradition Era Late Edo period, Early Meiji period Box Tailor-made Paulownia boxRegistration NBTHK Certificate Status: Tokubetsu Hozon TosoguDate of Certification: Apr. 20, 1995Dimensions Kashira Length 3.5 cm (1.4 in) Fuchi Length 3.8 cm (1.5 in) Koshi Length 1.2 cm (0.5 in) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 This Fuchigashira was made by Tokuoki who lived and worked in Kyoto.At the age of 15, he began his carrier as an apprentice under KawarabayashiHideoki a famous craftsman of the Otsuki tradition, and at the age of 25,eventually married his teacher’s daughter. After becoming an independentcraftsman, and getting a reputation as a highly skilled craftsman, he wasgiven the task of engraving a sword for the Tokugawa Shogun. He performedthis job so satisfactory that the Shogun bestowed on him the title of OsumiDaijo. At this time, he was around the age of 50. The year after, at the age of51, he was given the task of ornamenting a Tanto for the Emparor Komei. Theemperor was so impressed by his skills that he gave him the name Ichigyosai,to use as he saw fit. Solid gold shitodome. NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper These is my favorite fittings set, and I am only offering them for one week to help fund another purchase. If they don't sell, I won't be too upset Please pm me with any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted June 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2017 Bump for the weekend, then pulling from sale. Thanks for looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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