| Description |
| Very interesting tsuba
done in sukashi format. Not quite sure what the design is (will
study further), but the carving is done very well, and the iron
surface is in good condition, well worked iron with a very good
color to the iron Signature looks to be genuine signed Kofu Ju
Akao Saku. Interesting tsuba for collectors that like iron. The
Akao school is actually seen more than collectors think. I have
seen many tsuba in collections by Kofu Tasutoshi and Tasunao who
are also from this school, but the collectors do not realize that
they are from the Akao School. Many of the Akao works were unsigned
when in soft metal and made as Kenjo (presentation) pieces.The
roots of this school are supposedly from the famous Umetada Myoju
School, and that supports the nice quality and designs that are
seen from this school. |
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