kyushukairu Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 This small (61 x 48mm), but weighty shibuichi tsuba is almost certainly Mito tradition, and very likely Uchikoshi school. It displays the usual elevated appearance below the seppadai, textured carving on the left hand side and bottom of the tsuba, and menuki-like subject in the right-hand corner, as seen in Uchikoshi work. The theme is of Osho sennin watching an umbrella descending from heaven with a scroll attached. According to Henri Joly in Legend in Japanese Art, ‘Osho was the disciple of the great fairy, Choyo-Soshi, later, he retired alone to Mount Tesa. As Choyo was travelling in Ryusen, her umbrella served her to send a letter to Osho, by throwing it through the sky the distance of some two hundred Chinese Li, between Ryusen and Sasen.’ Box not included. £275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinite_Wisdumb Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 Amazing piece Kyle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyushukairu Posted November 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2021 Thanks Jesse! I’ve made a few significant purchases recently (from you know who), so it’s time to cull the collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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