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Chikuzen Ryosai
良西
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Ryosai（良西） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Chikuzen school in Chikuzen province, active during the Bunryaku (1234-1235) period.
The work follows the Wakimono tradition.
Designated works by Ryosai include 1 Tokubetsu Jūyō.
