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Item No. TSU-2696 寿景
Design Setsugetsuka; Snow, Moon, and a flower; Beauty of the Four Seasons
Mei Toshikage
Material Iron with gold and silver inaly
Region Musashi, Edo
Era Late Edo to Meiji Period
Box Custom made paulownia box
Size
Height
7.03 cm (2.77 in)
Width
6.12 cm (2.41 in)
Thickness
0.35 cm (0.14 in)
NBTHK Certification
Status Tokubetsu Hozon Tōsōgu
Certification Date March 26, 2024
Price 450,000 JPY Buy Now
Other Info
This craftsman, Toshikage, was a disciple of Toryusai Tanaka Kiyotoshi. The theme of this Tsuba is Setsugetsuka; Snow, Moon, and a flower; Beauty of the Four Seasons. The features show the work of the Toryusai Tradition. The simple designs are outstanding and intricate. The ornamental Sekigane has Kuchibeni at the top and bottom of the Nakago-ana. At a glance it is easy to understand this is a Toryuisai Tradition Tsuba. It has passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu Shinsa in 2024.