AF26142 Daisho Tsuba: Yoshiyama Yoshinobu(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)

Ordering Number: AF26142

Daisho Tsuba: a motif of auspicious birds(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)

Signature:
Esshin-jo Ju 越新城住
Yoshiyama Yoshinobu(written seal mark) 吉山芳信

Dai(large):
Length: 7.50cm x 7.15cm (2.95in x 2.81in)
Thickness of center: 0.41cm (0.16in)
Weight:138g

Sho(small):
Length: 7.07cm x 6.76cm (2.78in x 2.66in)
Thickness of center: 0.44cm (0.17in)
Weight: 134g

Era: Edo period, circa 19th century

Special Feature: A design of auspicious birds (symbols of good fortune like crane or phoenix) is carved in high relief on a shakudo ground, with inlaid colored metal decoration. Although details about Yoshiyama Yoshinobu are unclear, this is a refined and elegant work.

In Kiri box
NBTHK　Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper