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Tsuba: dragon deity and a hermit near the border(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)(Consignment sale)

Ordering Number: F25329

Tsuba:(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)(Consignment sale)
Inscription: Nagato Hagi ju Nakai ZENSUKE TOMOTSUNE saku

Dimensions: 8.40 cm x 8.21 cm (3.31 in x 3.23 in)
Thickness: 0.36 cm (0.14 in)
Weight: 119 g

Era: Edo period
Features: A round iron tsuba featuring a relief carving of a dragon deity and a hermit near the border, enhanced with inlay and colored details.

Zensuke Tomotsune was a renowned Chōshū tsuba artisan who was active during the mid-Edo period and served as a retained craftsman for the Mōri clan. Among the Chōshū tsuba makers, known for their finely detailed and precise carvings of botanical motifs, landscapes, and dragon deities, Tomotsune stood out for the exceptional range of both his themes and artistic styles.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art estimation paper
NBTHK Hozon Tosogu paper

Price: 200,000 JPY
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