SIGNED RINSENDO WITH A GOLD SEAL, MID EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)

Possibly the first generation Tsuji Mitsumasa who was born in Kyoho 6 (1721) and died in Anei 5 (1776) at the age of 56. He was the younger brother of Matatsuji Saemon. The family were also accomplished gun and abumi [stirrup] makers. He was a student of Yokoya Soyo in Edo and by studying the techniques of other schools he developed his unique style.