Translation Assistance on Tsuba

[AnewAgain]

Good morning everyone,

 

I recently acquired a large collection of Tsubas and am trying to do some research on them.

 

Would appreciate any assistance in translating the text on the box of this Tsuba.

 

Thanks in advance,

Charles

[AnewAgain]

Is the black text possibly referring to Yoshimura Ikkei?

 

And the gold colored text, ironically, "Tsuba"?

[SteveM]

The black text says 一貫齊 (Ikkansai), the name of the tsuba artist. 

The gold text is, as you mention, 鐔 (tsuba). I don't think it is meant ironically. Its just stating what is inside the box. It is pretty common for tōsōgu boxes, or, for example, boxes containing pottery.  

 

Edit: Just to be clear, I have no opinion on whether the tsuba is actually made by Ikkansai. The text on the box says Ikkansai, but the tsuba could well be from someone else. 

[AnewAgain]

Thanks Steve!