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"A work that expresses the autumn of fertility with a simple texture reminiscent of old metalwork. Among the metalworkers of the Shoami school, which flourished in Dewa Province, Denbei and others created works with a unique texture. This tsuba is also old-fashioned, reminiscent of Denbei, but it is highly carved with precision, and the composition stands out clearly on the surface finished in the style of rough ground.
The plate is a mountain copper ground with an astringent color. The branches, vines and leaves are glossy with shakudo and bare copper. The branches that stretch out cheerfully are full of life, and the soft golden fruit is vivid. The fact that the arabesque is carved in the rim is also a highlight that is typical of Denbei.
Comes with attribution from NBTHK as Hozon Akita Kinko." (Haynes & Long)
7.80cm x 7.77cm x 0.43cm |
