A Yokoyo Tsuba
Edo period (18th century), signed Soyo and with kao
A round shibuichi migaki-ji tsuba with one hitsu-ana, carved in katakiri-bori with a hunter and fox, other foxes gamboling on the reverse
2 7/8in. (7.3cm.) long
With a Hozon Tosogu (Sword-fitting worthy of preserving) certificate no. 451455, issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 2006.12.15
A Yokoyo Tsuba
Edo period (18th century), signed Soyo and with kao
A round shibuichi migaki-ji tsuba with one hitsu-ana, carved in katakiri-bori with a hunter and fox, other foxes gamboling on the reverse
2 7/8in. (7.3cm.) long
With a Hozon Tosogu (Sword-fitting worthy of preserving) certificate no. 451455, issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 2006.12.15
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