An Edo period tsuba made by Hakuryushi Toshitaka, a member of the Toryusai school. The tsuba features a cloud-shaped rim and showcases the typical style of the Toryusai school. The carving is elaborate and well-executed, making it a refined piece.
Certificate reading — 銘 伯竜子寿高（花押）
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Toryusai Toshitaka
Edo
Signed
Hozon (NBTHK)
Machibori
1 piece on the market now
Machibori · Edo
13 pieces on the market now
The Toryusai school was established in Edo by Tanaka Seiju (1804--1876), born the son of the Musashi Province tsuba maker Tanaka Fusajiro. Seiju trained formally under Goto Sojiro Masanori but pursued the broader field of kinko largely through self-directed study, ultimately perfecting a stylish, distinctive personal manner that became known as the Toryusai style. Counted among the "three great masters of Bakumatsu metalwork," he rivaled the fame of Goto Ichijo in Kyoto and, like Ichijo, was granted the rank of Hogen. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kiyotoshi清寿 | — | 39 |
| Toshiyoshi寿良 | — | 14 |
| Kiyoshige清重 | — | 5 |
| Yoshitsugu良次 | 1670 | 4 |
| Toshimasa寿政 | — | 0 |
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteCustomer-initiated returns accepted within two days of arrival; return shipping paid by customer and fees non-refundable. Returns/refunds unavailable for overseas deliveries.
An Edo period tsuba made by Hakuryushi Toshitaka, a member of the Toryusai school. The tsuba features a cloud-shaped rim and showcases the typical style of the Toryusai school. The carving is elaborate and well-executed, making it a refined piece.
Certificate reading — 銘 伯竜子寿高（花押）
NihontoWatchBETAToryusai Toshitaka
Edo
Signed
Hozon (NBTHK)
Machibori
1 piece on the market now
Machibori · Edo
13 pieces on the market now
The Toryusai school was established in Edo by Tanaka Seiju (1804--1876), born the son of the Musashi Province tsuba maker Tanaka Fusajiro. Seiju trained formally under Goto Sojiro Masanori but pursued the broader field of kinko largely through self-directed study, ultimately perfecting a stylish, distinctive personal manner that became known as the Toryusai style. Counted among the "three great masters of Bakumatsu metalwork," he rivaled the fame of Goto Ichijo in Kyoto and, like Ichijo, was granted the rank of Hogen. Learn more →
| Smith | Era | Designated |
|---|---|---|
| Kiyotoshi清寿 | — | 39 |
| Toshiyoshi寿良 | — | 14 |
| Kiyoshige清重 | — | 5 |
| Yoshitsugu良次 | 1670 | 4 |
| Toshimasa寿政 | — | 0 |
Certifies a genuine fitting worth preserving: a correct signature, or, if unsigned, an identifiable era and school, with recognized artistic and craft value.
The NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Tōken Hozon Kyōkai, the Society for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords) is a public-interest incorporated foundation founded in 1948 and supervised by Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunkachō); it is based at the Japanese Sword Museum in Tokyo. Its expert panels physically examine each submitted work (shinsa) and issue a certificate (kanteishō) ranking it by artistic and historical merit. NBTHK papers are the most widely recognized standard of authentication for Japanese swords and fittings.
NBTHK official siteCustomer-initiated returns accepted within two days of arrival; return shipping paid by customer and fees non-refundable. Returns/refunds unavailable for overseas deliveries.
