Introduction of the Tsuba from Wakeido
Item Number: E380705
Title: Tsuba with Design of a Dragon Over Mount Fuji
Signature: Unsigned, Toryusai School
Certification: The Association for the Preservation of Japanese Art Swords, Special Preservation Sword Fittings
Dimensions: Height 76mm, Width 69mm, Thickness of the Seppa 2.5mm
Era: Late Edo Period
School: Toryusai School
Description
The Toryusai School was founded by Kiyotoshi Tanaka, who was born in the first year of the Bunka era and is known to have been connected with Haruaki Hōgen. The school developed a clever style known as Toryusai, training many disciples including Jūrō, Jūko, and Jūkei.
This piece is distinctly Toryusai in style, showcasing a refined depiction of the dragon over Mount Fuji.
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