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Price USD $ 10,000
Item # T-13

Description

Very rare and top level Hirata School tsuba. Known for their works done in cloissonne', the Hirata family was very famous throughout the Edo period for their special workmanship. They were so well thought of, they were commissioned by the Tokugawa family to do work specifically for them alone. This tsuba has a very rare signature, as it is signed with a kao (monogram) which is very rare for Narihisa. He is the 3rd generation master of the line and has a ranking of Jo-ko (2nd highest). Large katana size also adds to the appeal. Highly rare collectable tsuba in very good condition.

Update 1-27-2003
This tsuba was sent to NBTHK and has papered to "Hirata Narihisa"

Time Period

1600's

Signature

Hirata Narihisa (Kao)

Size

Size top-bottom 3.32"
Side-side 2.91"
Thickness at seppa dai 0.19"

T-14

Price USD $500.00
Item # T-14

Description

Very thick iron plate tsuba with a folded over rim. Design of a Bamboo leaves with a log carved on the surface. Good iron quality and the design of the tsuba itself is very interesting. This tsuba is of the type where the feeling is very "shibui" or like that of a quiet calm, but strong appearance. Samurai often prefer these types of pieces and subjects like those pertaining to nature are very common.

Time Period

Late Edo Period - around the 1700's

Signature

Mumei - Unsigned, but in very good condition and very nice work.

Size

Top-Bottom 2 7/16 "

T-15

Price USD $2000.00
Item #515 T-15

Description

Very interesting tsuba known as a "Shingen" tsuba. There are a few examples of this type of tsuba that supposedly originated from the Famous warlord Takeda Shingen. One story is that Takeda Shingen wrapped brass wire around a iron sukashi tsuba while waiting patiently before a major battle. Supposedly this kept him calm and focused and able to react and think in a clear manner when it counted. Because of this practice of his, many of his supporters followed in his actions and made these tsuba as well. Apparently this habit carried on through the Edo period, as there are examples made all during the 1600-1700's. Basically , these type of tsuba are a large iron sukashi plate with brass wire wrapped in and out of the design. there is alot of time and effort put into the weaving of these tsubas design, and the few examples that are left are very interesting for collectors. A few strands are missing, but in otherwise good condition.

Time Period

Edo Period

Signature

Unsigned

Size

Side-Side - 3.21"
Top-Bottom - 2.8"

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