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Sadahiro

Zaimei Owari Tsuba
Hakogaki by Dr. Torigoye 1958

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon

Dimensions:  81 mm x 79 mm x 3 mm

A large and exciting signed iron sukashi Owari tsuba by Sadahiro. This tsuba dates to the mid-Edo period and was made by the first generation Sadahrio. He was an Owari tsuba-ko and this gaurd makes an important study for Owari, as the majority of their works are mumei. Sadahiro is a highly regarded maker, listed at the fourth level by Wakayama.

The NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon paper states that the theme of this tsuba is a tasuki 襷. This is a cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono. In a practical sense, it enabled improved ease of movement for work or combat. Over time, its role expanded beyond the practical into the symbolic, representing the idea of preparedness and readiness. It was also believed that tasuki had the power to expel evil spirits. This tsuba has Amida yasuri and a mizu-tama 水玉 (water droplet ) sukashi. This could be used as a udenuki-ana, a hole utilized to attach cord to the swordsman's wrist. Preventing a sword from being dropped in combat. This tsuba has a slightly raised mimi with clear granular tekotsu. Dense and high-quality plate with a gorgeous luster.

This Sadahiro is accompanied by a hako-gaki that was done by Dr. Torigoye in 1958. It translates as follows: Tsuba mei Sadahiro iron ji maru gata with Amida yasuri and six directional line sukashi diameter 2 sun 6 bu 5 ri The item dicribed on the right is the Shodai Sadahiro Shosaku ya Showa 33 year 8th month 3rd day (Dr. Torigoye's Seal) Kodo (his Go or studio name) 杏堂 and Dr. Torigoye's kao.

A large and fine signed Owari tsuba with a Tobubetsu Hozon paper and Dr. Torigoye's hakogaki.

$2400

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