'ECHIZEN JU AKAO'
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PROVENANCE: Elliott D. Long Luca Zanichelli |
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Recorded as H 00013.0 Early Edo period ca. 1650 Kyo-sukashi iron tsuba of mokko shape. Symetrical design of garden foot bridges securing top and bottom of seppa-dai to rim and paulownia flowers attach both sides. Black lacquer remains intact. |
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The sophisticated design, refined iron, and black lacquer finish contribute to the strong impact of this work. 7.60cm X 7.70cm X 0.45cm thick. |
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It would seem that Yoshitsugu (H 12225.0 or H 12226.0), first or second generation, made this tsuba. They were father and son of the Akao family working in Echizen Province (ca. 1600-1700). Refer to Wakayama Vol. III, pg. 120 bottom. |
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