LF Info on motif

[PhoenixDude]

Was wondering if anyone has insight on this motif? I'm guessing it's buddah and a disciple with what looks like a jar? The artist is 2nd or third generation sekijokoen motozane I think. If anyone has the Haynes index for these guys it would be greatly appreciated.

[Kurikata]

Hi Jay,

 

赤城軒元孚 is referenced in Haynes as H 06004.0 / H 06005.0 / H 06006.0 / H 06007.0

this artist has been discussed in this thread: 

 

[ROKUJURO]

Difficult to see lying on the side, but I don't think BUDDHA is depicted. Might be a SENNIN?

[PhoenixDude]

Yeah when I upload it it turns it on its side. Whoever it is has a halo and a golden curl in his hair.

[DirkO]

I think it represents the 3 vinegar tasters

 

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[Spartancrest]

3 hours ago, DirkO said:

I think it represents the 3 vinegar tasters

Spot on that is correct. Check out - 

I took the liberty of revolving the kozuka and enlarging it a little.

      Notice the headpiece on this tsuba. https://www.zacke.at...ters/?lot=38593&sd=1     Three Sake Tasters—Shaka (The historical Buddha), Koshi (Confucius), and Roshi (Laozi)

 

   May as well include a Kashira   https://www.liveauct...a-confucius-lao-tze/