THE FIRST SIGNED BUSHU JU MASAKANE
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Two Bushu AND TWO IRON TSUBA
The first signed Bushu ju Masakane
Oval iron Bushu carved and pierced with bellflowers, details in gilt, 19th Century, 7.5cm.; large Katchushi pierced with four udenuki-ana and decorated with gourds and vines in brass hirazogan, 16th Century, 10.5cm.; and a small Bushu style iron tsuba pierced with a boat and reeds, 18th Century, 6.6cm. (3)
The first signed Bushu ju Masakane
Oval iron Bushu carved and pierced with bellflowers, details in gilt, 19th Century, 7.5cm.; large Katchushi pierced with four udenuki-ana and decorated with gourds and vines in brass hirazogan, 16th Century, 10.5cm.; and a small Bushu style iron tsuba pierced with a boat and reeds, 18th Century, 6.6cm. (3)