An Iron and Mixed-Metal Tsuba
An Iron and Mixed-Metal Tsuba

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED TOGAKUSHA MASATOSHI SAKU

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An Iron and Mixed-Metal Tsuba
Edo period (19th century), signed Togakusha Masatoshi saku
Oval iron plate carved and inlaid in gold, silver and shakudo with a warrior drawing his sword to confront a dragon descending from the clouds on the seashore as a woman sits at a table reading a handscroll
3 3/8in. (8.6cm.) long
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Please note that this tsuba has a certificate designating it as a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu (Sword Fitting Especially Worthy of Preserving) issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), no. 223702, dated 1998.10.21

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