AF26447 Tsuba: Nagato Hagi ju Nakai Tomotsune：Left and Right Noshi Design (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)

Order Number: AF26447

Tsuba: Left and Right Noshi Design (NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)

Signature: Nagato Hagi ju Nakai Tomotsune
長門萩住　中井友恒

Dimensions: 8.32cm x 8.30cm (3.28in x 3.27in)
Thickness of center: 0.40cm (0.16in)
Weight: 103g

Period: Edo Period

Description:
This round iron tsuba features a design of noshi (ceremonial gift ribbons) on the left and right sides, skillfully executed in high-relief carving and openwork.

Nakai Zensuke Tomotsune was a renowned master craftsman of Choshu tsuba who served the Mori clan. He is regarded as one of the leading tsuba makers of the Choshu school.

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NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon tosogu