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Tsuba

Tsuba : Echizen ju Kinai saku

Ordering number : F13408

Tsuba:
Mei (signature) : Echizen ju Kinai saku

Length : 7.83 cm x 7.79 cm ( 3.08 inches x 3.06 inches)
Thickness of rim : 0.38 cm ( 0.14 inches)
Jidai(era) : Edo period.

Special feature : Kinai was the most famous craftsman of Echizen Tsuba and continued 6th generation.
It continued from Edo period to the start of Meiji period.
His family communicated with Akao family and Myochin famiy.
On the round shaped iron Tsuba, dragon openwork is engraved, and some parts are colored with gold.
At that period, samurai liked this kind of Tsuba.
The condition is very good.

AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.

Price:JPY 55,000-.(including shipping and 100% insurance fee)

-Tsuba