"Genuine special valuable tsuba at Tokyo National Museum. Master craftsman Murakami sect. Inscribed "Jochiku (Kao)" Gyokuryu crest round inlaid colored picture tsuba.
Jochiku: One of the most outstanding sword fitting metalworkers representing the late Edo period. He lived in Shinmonzencho, Edo Shiba, and is presumed to have died sometime between the Tenmei and Kansei eras. His names are Seijiro and Nakanori, and he has the other names of Mt. Muyang and Kanshodo. It is said that he first took over his father's business as a stirrup maker, but later switched to sword fittings.
Among his works are the tsuba with dragonfly design, the tsuba with two lucky gods (both privately owned) and the tsuba with Tsurumaru pattern (collected by the Tokyo National Museum). He is also known for his long and steady style. In addition to his son Nyosetsu, Nyoran, Nyoatsu, Nyoryu, and other disciples called themselves Nyo.
Inscribed [Nyochiku (Hanao)] This is a round-shaped inlaid color picture tsuba with a hazy silver polished ground with dragon design crest.
Needless to say, this is a famous tsuba made by "Jochiku", one of the best craftsmen representing the late Edo period.
The certificate, dated 1963, has been confirmed by the NBTHK and is consistent with this fitting. The mei reads 'MURAKAMI JO SAKU'." (Long)
7.08cm x 6.68cm x 0.56cm |
