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Item #
T-13

Price
USD
$ 10,000
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

Item #436
T-14

Price
USD
$500.00
Description
Very nice signed maru-gata iron sukashi tsuba with a design of a wheel. A well forged tsuba with nice patina and color. Note that the spokes of the wheel are very delicately and nicely cut. Signature is under evaluation but looks to be fine.
Time Period
1800's
Signature
Signed - Kankazan Kaneharu
Size
Top-Bottom - 2.92 inches (74.2 mm)
Side-to-Side - 2.90 inches (73.7 mm)
Thickness at Seppa Dai - 0.20 inches (5.2 mm)
T-15

Item #515
T-15

Price
USD
$2000.00
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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