New Tsuba for my collection.

[Caracal]

I picked up this tsuba for my collection some time ago. Interesting Kyo- Sukashi Tsuba in very good condition. The Kyo-Sukashi-Tsuba is an open worked tsuba that was produced centered around Yamashiro Province (now Kyoto Prefecture).

Feel free to discuss and comment on it.

 

TSUBA - KYOSUKASHI 京透鐔

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

The Kyo-Sukashi-Tsuba is an open worked tsuba that was produced centered around Yamashiro Province (now Kyoto Prefecture).

*Hakogaki written by Dr. Kanzan.

KANZAN (KAN'ICHI) SATO

was born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1907 and until his death in 1978 was regarded as one of Japan's foremost experts on the Japanese sword. He graduated from Kokugakuin University and worked in the National Treasures Section of the Ministry of Education and the Tokyo National Museum.

He was the Executive Director of the NBTHK Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords and the Deputy Director of the Sword Museum. His publications include works on Kotetsu and Higo metalworking and The Japanese Sword Book.

Sayagaki: Often a sword's shirasaya can have an attribution written on it. Usually these days we see work by Mr. Tanobe Michihiro (Tanzan) of NBTHK, and his opinion is very highly regarded by collectors as one of the current top experts on Japanese swords.

 

Edited April 12, 2024 by Caracal
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[Bugyotsuji]

Quite large? I like it.

[FlorianB]

Hi Robert,

 

I was tempted to buy it for myself but after long consideration (at least too long) suddenly it vanished.
So You got it, congrats!
It’s a classical beauty and well done!

 

Best,
Florian