Nishigaki (?) school tsuba

[andreYes]

I'm not a specialist in early iron sukashi tsuba, but I'd like to learn more about it.

 

Here is a tsuba described as made by a Higo Nishigaki school tsubako:

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h164809246

 

Is it a genuine Nishigaki tsuba, or a later copy?

It seems to me that seppa dai and kogai hitsu ana are a bit strange ...

 

 

PS it's not mine, just curious

[hybridfiat]

Just my opinion but it looks horrible. kinda 'hunchback of Notre Dame'

[Curran]

F-ugly one that you linked to in Japan.

 

However, as regards Nishigaki tsuba, the kozuka or kogai opening can be and often is worked into the design.

Attached is an image of a Nishigaki Kampei. Please notice the kogai ana is partially shaped by the flower on the river.

 

Kampei was the slightly younger brother of the Nidai Nishigaki "Kanshiro". He and is brother worked together for many years and only died a few years apart.

His work is usually signed on the back, whereas his brother's work is rarely signed.

[andreYes]

Thank you for opinions!!

 

And separate thanks for the example, Curran!