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Ko-Bizen Tsuneto

恒遠

Tokujū
Vol. 28, No. 9 · Tachi

Ko-Bizen Tsuneto

恒遠

3 ranked works

ProvinceBizenEraRyakunin (1238–1239)PeriodKamakuraSchoolKo-BizenTraditionBizen-denToko Taikan1,500(top 5%)TypeSwordsmithCodeTSU427
1Gyobutsu
1Tokubetsu Jūyō1Jūyō Tōken

Overview

Tsuneto (恒遠) is recorded in the as ", two characters, before Genryaku," placing him in the late to early period as a smith of the group. Judging from the workmanship of his and , as well as the manner of cutting his signature, it is readily accepted that he belongs to the Masatsune (正恒) lineage. His works are exceedingly rare, and signed by Tsuneto represent some of the scarcest survivals among smiths. One example is held in the Imperial Collection (), further attesting to the esteem in which his craft has been held.

Tsuneto's forging exhibits with a slight tendency and somewhat standing grain, upon which adheres and stands out prominently. His typically mixes and with frequent and , accompanied by and well-attached . The often shows an tendency characteristic of early work. In certain examples, however, the broadens considerably and incorporates large , resulting in a flamboyant and brilliant workmanship that departs from the narrow, restrained temperament more commonly associated with smiths. The is typically rendered in or with a slight tendency, and when are present they take the form of carved kaki-nagashi.

Tsuneto's surviving oeuvre constitutes valuable reference material for understanding the stylistic range within the tradition during the transitional period from late into early . His works convey an archaic and elegant flavor while demonstrating that the Masatsune lineage was capable of both restrained -based compositions and more vigorous interpretations. That both and in his extant blades remain speaks to the soundness of his forging, and each signed example holds exceptionally high documentary value given the rarity of his authenticated corpus.

Designations

Kokuhō—
Jūyō Bunkazai—
Jūyō Bijutsuhin—
Gyobutsu1
Tokubetsu Jūyō1
Jūyō Tōken1

Elite Standing

0.00 across 3 designated works

Top 100% among smiths

Provenance

2 documented provenances across certified works by Tsuneto

Provenance Standing

1 works held in elite collections across 2 documented provenances

Top 78% among smiths

Raw score: 1.86 / 10

Blade Forms

Distribution across 3 ranked works

Signatures

Signature types across 3 ranked works

Currently Available

Lineage

Tsuneto
Student
  1. 1.Tochika遠近6designated

Ko-Bizen School

Other artisans of the Ko-Bizen school

  1. 1.Tomonari友成34designated
  2. 2.Masatsune正恒66designated
  3. 3.Kanehira包平32designated
  4. 4.Kageyasu景安1 for sale27designated
  5. 5.Yoshikane吉包46designated
  6. 6.Nobufusa信房13designated
  7. 7.Naritaka成高9designated
  8. 8.Yukihide行秀16designated
  9. 9.Sukekane助包1 for sale28designated
  10. 10.Motochika基近4designated
  11. 11.Junkei順慶7designated
  12. 12.Tsunemitsu恒光8designated