Shonai Kinko Tsuba

Dimensions: 80 mm x 75 mm
Thickness: 5mm

A exceptional sinchu ji kinko tsuba. This is a mumei work that has been attributed to the Shonai school by the NBTHK. This is a different school than Shonai Shoami of mid Edo times. This group flourished in the late Edo period. Shonai is famous as the home of "Nara San Saku" Yasuchika. Shonai tsuba-ko descended from two of Yasuchika's students. Namely, Watanabe Arichika and Ando Yoshitoki. The style is close to that of Yasuchika which can be seen in this example. The book "Shonai Kinko Meisaku Shu" by Dr. Kanzan Sato is devoted to the study of this school. Sekibun was also from Shoani as was Ikkin (one of Goto Ichijo's top student's). This tsuba displays takabori of waves and plovers in fine detail. There is no wear or flatness to the highest areas and this can be said to be in fine condition. The motion of the design is wonderful and this is the kind of detail that one looks for in fine kinko items. This comes with a deluxe kiribako and a NBTHK Hozon paper.

$3800
Sale:$2980