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Description
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| Very important tsuba by the most famous Shimizu Jingo master. Tsuba such as these are rarely seen, they have been put away in collections for years, so the chance to buy one is very nil. Jingo are very well known for their excellent iron and interesting carvings of various animal motifs. They had a special way of producing their iron, but the best is that of the 1st and 2nd generations. The iron is very hard to photograph due to its “wet” like texture. This type of tsuba has to be appreciated “in hand”, and by those who understand and appreciate the highest level of iron tsuba. There are many Juyo examples of the 1st and 2nd, thus showing their importance and high skill. This tsuba is of the famous “Jingo” dragon and ken. This is a very classic design by the 1st generation, and is always well regarded. The iron plate is well worked, and very dense. The surface looks like melted dark chocolate, with a sheen that appears as if it was “wet”. The dragon is actually done in silver zogan, but since it has been oxidized, it blends into the iron surface color well. Works with silver are actually considered rare, and is stated in the Nihonto Koza as such. The patina of the iron and the silver dragon is in perfect condition. The tsuba is also very heavy as well, as most early Jingo tend to be. Serious collectors understand that tsuba of this type cannot be found easily, so here is a chance for one to have a top piece in their collection. The 1st Jingo master was reputed to be the nephew of the Hirata master Hikozo. He worked in Yatsushiro Higo under the famous Hosokawa Daimyo Sansai. NBTHK Hozon. In extremely perfect condition, custom box included. |
| Time Period |
| 1600's |
| Signature |
| Unsigned – NBTHK to Jingo (Shodai) |
| Size |
| Top – Bottom -2.94” Side – Side 2.8” Thickness at seppadai .25” |
