| Item No. TSU-1847 無銘（林） | |
|---|---|
| Design | Crane in the Nest |
| Mei | Mumei, but attributed to the Hayashi Tradition |
| Material | Iron |
| Region | Higo Province |
| Era | Mid Edo Province |
| Box | Tailor-made paulownia box |
Size
| Height |
7.82 cm (3.08 in)
|
| Width |
7.44 cm (2.93 in)
|
| Thickness |
0.59 cm (0.23 in)
|
NBTHK Certification
| Status | Tokubetsu Hozon Tōsōgu |
| Certification Date | March 10, 2020 |
| Price | 500,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| This Tsuba is Mumei but has been attributed to the Hayashi Tradition, which was one of the Higo Traditions. The Higo Traditions flourished by the support of the Hosokawa Clan. Higo Koshirae was crafted from well-forged iron fit for practical use. The founder of the Hayashi Tradition was Hayashi Matashichi was born in 1605. He was one of the representatives of the Higo Craftsmen and his linage continued to the seventh generation. This Tsuba is made from well-forged iron and has a popular and sophisticated design. It has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu in 2020. |
