'SASHU JU TOSHISADA'

"This example exhibits "muji" (featureless) steel with a dense ring to it. Has a few small areas of crust from age, and a very even original patina. The copper sekigane are intact. Sado tsuba are considered unorthodox, but very well made. The rustic simplicity and finish of this masterpiece splendidly establishes the charm of Toshisada's characteristic works.

Signed by 'SASHU (Sado Island) Ju TOSHISADA', the second generation, ca. 1750-1775. Nakabara Ke. See H 10550.0.

Sado island has an association with prisoners and exile; many prisoners were sentenced to work in the silver mines for the government." (Long)

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