Jorgensen Posted January 23, 2024 Report Posted January 23, 2024 Superb Masakiyo tsuba in pristine condition Iron, maru-gata, sukashi of cherry blossoms and waves inside of rim embellished with gold inlay. Two hitsu-ana. Masakiyo (civilian name of Takabayashi Isagi) was born in Shizuoka in 1929. This tsuba is a revival style of the Higo masters. The iron, the design, the execution, and the state of preservation are all superb. Few examples of this smith’s work are in existence today. A superb and beautiful tsuba in pristine condition. I think the quality, condition, the signature, and the subject matter (Sakura – cherry blossoms) makes this an attractive piece. Very elegant, and very reminiscent of the best Higō works. This would have no trouble papering to Hozon, or even Tokubetsu Hozon despite the recent vintage of the tsuba. Mei/signature: 駿府住 雅清 Sunpu-jū Masakiyo School/province: Sunpu Period/age: Taisho / Early Showa Measures: 8.20 cm x 7.00 cm x 0.50 cm Certificate: No Included: NO kiri box included Asking price: $2250 Or reasonable offer Video & info: https://tsubashi.com...-pristine-condition/ Quote
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