TOSOGU
Gallery
刀装具
-Tosogu-
Traditional japanese metalwork
This site is dedicated to the presentation and study of fine japanese metalworks - especially sword fittings (tosogu). The goal is to offer high quality images of pieces with informative descriptions in order to replace in-hand study of pieces as good as possible.
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Denshichi Shigehiro
伝七重広
A bold tsuba in outstanding sukashi by the third master of the Akita Shoami school: Denshichi Shigehiro, a student of Tsuchiya Yasuchika.
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Ishiguro Masayoshi Fuchigashira
石黒政美
A strong and richly decorated fuchigashira, splendid, overflowing work as expected from Ishiguro school and in outstanding condition.
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Tōsanshi Toshihide Tsuba
東山子寿秀
A very elegant and elaborate piece by Tōsanshi Toshihide, a late Edo mito artist. Signed and dated 1865.
A very meaningful and quiet, yet bold Tsuba depicting the emaciated Śākyamuni Buddha accepting the failure of his 6 years of asceticism in the mountains.
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石黒政常 , 奈良英政
An outstanding piece of the late Ishiguro school, signed by both the artist and the nanako maker.
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Ishiguro Masaaki Menuki
石黒政明
Excellent Menuki by the great Ishiguro Master depicting his most famous motif - japanese pheasants.
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