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KATCHUSHI
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KATCHUSHI
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| Provenance: R. E. Haynes | Under Study - NFS |
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"Iron base, mokko shape, Uchigaeeri, Momoyama period. The name ``Kacushi'' was given because it resembles the small watermarks applied to the gauntlets attached to armor. The name ``Kachu-shi'' can already be found in the Oshigata collection of Akiyama Hisaku, a master of tsuba appraisal in the Meiji period. In addition, Mr. Daiyuki Sasano named the earlier tsuba, 'kokushi', to distinguish it from the tsuba made by armor makers from the Edo period onwards, who worked on the rims. This tsuba is quite thin and has a mokkogata shape. It is thought to be from around the Bunroku and Keicho eras, and is considered to be the last period in which it was used by old armor makers. Three cocoons are visible on the left and right sides of the precisely tailored flat ground. With close observation and magnification, the middle cocoon on each side was inserted as a seperate ring. The influence of Shoami can be seen from the point symmetry of the design. The rust color of the iron shines, giving it a neat and dignified appearance, and it is also a desirable tsuba that conveys the enterprising spirit of the Momoyama period." (Haynes & Long) 9.00cm x 8.50cm x rim 0.55cm x face 0.22cm |
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 Attribution by NBTHK Hozon Tosogu, Mumei, Myochin incorrect. |
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