Ko-Tosho Tsuba

KO - TOSHO

PROVENANCE: Elliott D. Long Very large, powerful Tosho Tsuba, nicely forged and hammered with excellent patina and color. The hitsu-ana is original to the tsuba which was made prior to the Edo period. Sukashi of two interlocking rings having a Buddhist symbolism meaning Unity of Strength and Love, Mind and Body. Very important to the Samurai. Width Height Thickness 8.0cm 8.0cm 2.5mm.


Translation of outside lid: TOSHO KOSAKU (Early example of Tosho tsuba) Translation of inside lid: (right to left) TETSU JI (made of iron) MUMEI (unsigned) MARU GATA (round shape with rounded edge) WACHIGAE (double interlocked rings) KO-SUKASHI (small sukashi) Measurements in Japanese (8.0cm x 8.0cm x 02.5cm) KOTO SHI KO SAKU (fine or excellant quality iron) Date: "On a lucky day in June, 1970" SARO signature with KAO. Dr. Kazutare Torigoye Hakogaki, w/ 'SARO' seal, 1970. Dr. Torigoye was a prominent teacher from Okayama. His Hakogaki are coveted and seen by many to enhance value. His last student was Robert E. Haynes who today is considered a world expert on tsuba.
$3000.00

Translation of outside lid: TOSHO KOSAKU (Early example of Tosho tsuba)
Translation of inside lid: (right to left)
TETSU JI (made of iron) MUMEI (unsigned)
MARU GATA (round shape with rounded edge)
WACHIGAE (double interlocked rings) KO-SUKASHI (small sukashi)
Measurements in Japanese (8.0cm x 8.0cm x 02.5cm)
KOTO SHI KO SAKU (fine or excellant quality iron)
Date: "On a lucky day in June, 1970"
SARO signature with KAO. Dr. Kazutare Torigoye Hakogaki, w/ 'SARO' seal, 1970.
Dr. Torigoye was a prominent teacher from Okayama. His Hakogaki are coveted and seen by many to enhance value. His last student was Robert E. Haynes who today is considered a world expert on tsuba.