AF20413 Tsuba: Mumei(Unsigned)(Kanshiro)

Ordering number : AF20413

Tsuba:(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper)(Consignment Sale)
Mei (signature) : Mumei(Unsigned)(Kanshiro)

Length : 8.08　cm x　7.97cm ( 3.18 inches x 3.13 inches)
Thickness of rim: 0.47 cm ( 0.18 inches)
Jidai(era) : Edo period.
Weight: 105grams.

Special feature: Aori shape iron Tsuba, Ginko and Karigane design are engraved with openwork.
First generation of Nishigaki Kanshiro was born in 1613.
In 1632, he moved Higo province.
And he studied under the Hiko Saburo 3rd generation.
He passed away in 1693 at age of 81.
The blacksh iron is so nice.
Well-known maker of Higo include Hayashi Madashichi, Hirata Hikozo, Shimizu Jinbee, and Nishigaki Kanshiro.

NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Paper
AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.