MEI: Sukeyoshi Saku.
Very large, powerful Shoami Tsuba, nicely forged iron plate.
Late Edo period.
Kaku-gata form with Shishiabori leaves design.
Smooth iron, Udenuki hole with raised rim.
Amida yasuri pattern on the plate with very nice patina.
A Tsuba that is sober in appearance with great detail.
Sukeyoshi was a swordsmith who's teacher was Masatsugu.
Worked in Bingo during Kei-O (1865).
Toko Taikan pg. 340-341
8.6cm X 8.0cm X (nagako) 3.0cm.

$900.00 including postage and insurance.