NihontoWatchNihontoWatchOrdering Number: AF26312Tsuba: (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)Signature: Inshu Ju Masayoshi 因州住正義Dimensions: 7.73 cm x 7.38 cm (3.04 in x 2.91 in)Thickness of center: 0.49 cm (0.19 in)Weight: 112 gPeriod: late Edo period, circa 19th centuryDescription:Inshu Ju Masayoshi was a metalsmith of the late Edo period and a student of Masamitsu. He served as an official metalworker for the Tottori Domain.This piece features an openwork design of chrysanthemum leaves carved into an iron base and embellished with gold inlay. The subtle gradation of colors achieved through the inlay work is particularly exquisite.In Kiri boxNTHK Hozon CertificateAoi Art estimation paperAuction Starting Price:95,000JPYPlace BidRelated Items:Tsuba: Inshu Ju MasatsuguTsuba: Unsigned (Toryusai School):Setsubun Design (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)Tsuba: Unsigned (Attributed to Nishigaki) (NBTHK Hozon Tōsōgu Certificate)Tsuba: Unsigned (Attributed to Aizu Masamitsu) (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)Tsuba: Mumei(Unsigned)(Heianjo)(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)Tsuba:Mumei(Unsigned)(Bushu)(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
NihontoWatchOffered by Aoi Art
Inaba
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Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
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