SF Weekend Special - A Phenomenal Momoyama Tosho Tsuba, Ubu and Papered

[sabi]

Good afternoon NMB, 

 

Unable to make the SF show but still want a new old iron toy?  This is the spot!  

 

On offer today is an absolutely fabulous tsuba and a prime example of the style. 

 

This guard is papered to Tosho by the NBTHK which I completely agree with as I believe it falls into the Momoyama bucket. The slight sway of the gourd sukashi is a bit too artistic for Ko I think, but still undoubtedly a pre-Edo example that sports many lacquer remnants and has the dimensions to support this time frame as well. This is a large tsuba that measures 8.8cm round, 0.3cm at the seppa dai that tapers to 0.2cm at the rim. It shows its age beautifully with dignified surface wear that is desired of the style and a pronounced seppa zuri. Against all odds it has remained ubu throughout the cenuries and is adorned with a single udenuki ana that harkens back to its utilitarian origin.

 

It comes complete with a very nice box as shown. A top example of the style that would be a one piece collection and right at home with other quality iron guards. 

 

Asking $1300 shipped to the USA, $1350 international. Payment to be made by PayPal F&F. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional pics. Thanks for looking! 👺🙏

[sabi]

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[Nicholas]

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