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| Very well known tsuba by the 2nd Jingo master. Published in the Higo Kinko Taikan, this tsuba is known as one of the best examples of early Jingo. Works by the 1st and 2nd generation Jingo masters are very rare and well sought after by collectors. The high level quality of both the iron as well as the designs of these 2 generations has made them collectable since the day that they were made. Early Jingo masters were ordered by the head of the prestigious Hosokawa family the Daimyo (Sansai) himself, as well as his successors. This tsuba is the only known early Jingo with a design full front of a snapping turtle. The famous suemon inlay of brass is the trade mark of the early Jingo masters, and the skill shows readily in this piece. The iron is incredibly good, only in hand can one appreciate the texture and quality that makes early Jingo iron so sought after. One only has to look at the expression on the turtles face to see the skill in the carving to provide such a feeling. This IS a Juyo quality piece, and either way will be submitted this year sold or not. Works by the early Higo Schools such as this do not come up often for sale. NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon to 2nd Jingo. |
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