Description

This is an Edo period iron tsuba featuring a relief carving of a dragon deity and a hermit near the border, enhanced with inlay and colored details. It was made by Zensuke Tomotsune, a renowned Chōshū tsuba artisan who was active during the mid-Edo period and served as a retained craftsman for the Mōri clan. The tsuba comes with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu paper.

Tsuba: dragon deity and a hermit near the border(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)(Consignment sale)
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Tsuba: dragon deity and a hermit near the border(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)(Consignment sale)

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Maker

Zensuke Tomotsune

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School

Chōshū

Era

Edo

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Dealer

Aoi Art

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