Lot Essay
The well forged dark iron of the first piece is typical of the Higo tradition, the careful forming of the contour and slight finish at the edge of the fan is in Hikozo style. The first generation Nishigaki Kanshiro was a student of the first generation Hikozo in 1613 and this example could be one of his early works.
The artist of the second piece worked in Kumamoto and is of the same family as Yoritsugu. They sometimes used Minamoto as the family name. Yoriie made ita tsuba in a particular style.
The artist of the second piece worked in Kumamoto and is of the same family as Yoritsugu. They sometimes used Minamoto as the family name. Yoriie made ita tsuba in a particular style.