AF26371 Tsuba: Mumei(unsigned)(Kamiyoshi Hukanobu)(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Tsuba:(NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Mumei(unsigned)(Kamiyoshi Hukanobu 神吉深信)

Dimensions: 7.89cm x 7.68cm (3.11in x 3.02in)
Thickness of center: 0.49cm (0.19in)
Weight: 117g

Era: late Edo period, circa 19th century

Features: The Kamiyoshi family were Higo metalworkers active in the late Edo period. The first-generation master studied under the Hayashi family by order of the domain and subsequently became an official metalworker to the Higo Hosokawa family. Fukanobu was the second-generation master and is renowned as a highly skilled craftsman.　The finely textured, deep color with a subtle reddish hue is known as “yōkan color” and conveys the exceptional quality of the iron.

In Kiri box
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper