AF24218 Tsuba: Mumei(unsigned)(Tetsugendo School)(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Ordering Number: AF24218

Tsuba:Cloud and dragon(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Mumei(unsigned)(Tetsugendo School 鉄元堂派）

Size: 7.01cm (2.76in) x 6.65cm (2.62in)
Thickness of center: 0.47cm (0.19in)
Weight: 104g

Era: the Edo period circa 18th century
Features: Tetsugendo is a school of metalworkers was founded in Kyoto by Okamoto Genbei Toshiyuki during the mid-Edo period. They were known for its distinctive style of bold and powerful carving on iron surfaces. This particular piece features a dragon among clouds, with thick, deeply carved chisel lines that convey a strong sense of power and dynamism.

In Kiri box
NBTHK Hozon Certificate
Aoi Art estimation paper