Ordering number : F11145
Set of Tsuba:
Mei (signature) : Ishu
Tuba 1
Mei (signature) : Yukihiko gai Ishu koku
Length : 7.83 cm x 7.08 cm x 0.35 cm
( 3.08 inches x 2.78 inches x 0.13 inches)
Jidai(era) : From Taisho to Showa period.
Special feature: On the brass Tsuba(?), Ryokan is engraved with gold, Shakudo and copper color.
Ryokan(1785-1831) was a quiet and eccentric Zen Buddhist monk. He is remembered for his poetry and calligraphy, which present the essence of Zen life. Yukihiko(Yasuda Yukihiko)(1884-1978) was a Japanese Nihonga painter. Born in Tokyo. He also a researcher on Ryokan's calligraphy. He was presented with the Cultural Medal in 1948.
Tuba 2
Mei (signature) : Kamakura ju oite Yuigahamabe
Hosi Tsuki Yama Hiro Ishu (kao)
Length : 8.05 cm x 8.04 cm x 0.45 cm
( 3.16 inches x 3.16 inches x 0.17 inches)
Jidai(era) : From Taisho to Showa period.
Special feature: On the Shakudo Tsuba, A dragon and waves are engraved (Sukidashi bori style) with gold and copper color.
Tuba 3
Mei (signature) : Oite Yuigahamabe
Hosi Tsuki Yama Hiro Ishu (kao)
Length : 8.75 cm x 8.41 cm x 0.52 cm
( 3.44 inches x 3.31 inches x 0.20 inches)
Jidai(era) : From Taisho to Showa period.
Special feature: On the copper Tsuba, A big Buddha and Japanese plum trees are engraved with gold and silver color.
This big Buddha is in Kotoku-in in Kamakura city.
Ishu was born in 1920. He lived in Kamakura city, Kanagawa prefecture. His real name is Kawai Fumio.
These three Tsuba are good quality and heavy.
AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.
Price: JPY 550,000- (including shipping and 100% insurance fee)