AF25259 Tsuba: Tojusai Masakatsu(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu) puppies

Tsuba:(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Tojusai Masakatsu 東寿斎政勝　

Dimensions: 8.72cm x 8.28cm (3.43in x 3.26in)
Thickness of center: 0.48cm (0.19in)
Weight: 157g

Era: the Edo period, 19th century
Features:
Minagawa Masakatsu was a student of the first generation Ishiguro Masatsune.
This tsuba is made of smooth iron and depicts two playful puppies with inlays on the front, and on the reverse side, a house and a stream are carved.
It is a delightful piece that evokes a peaceful rural scene.

In Kiri box
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper