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19th century Tsuba by Tatsutoshi of the Akao school
Late Edo period (1780-1867) signed Tatsutoshi of Kōfu (Edo)
Certificates of authenticity: NBTHK - Tokubetsu Hozon Tōsōgu "Mounting element to be particularly preserved" and NTHK-NPO - Kanteisho "Important work".
Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 7.2 cm x 0.3 cm
Weight : 146 g
Mei (signature) : Kōfu-jū Tatsutoshi (江府住辰壽 -Tatsutoshi, resident of Kōfu).
Construction: Tatemaru-gata, maru-mimi (ovoid shape with rounded rim, reminiscent of a Go game stone).
Design: Hydrangea macrophylla (Hydrangea).
Materials: Tempered and polished iron.
Technique: In-sukashi (Negative openwork)
Ref: 4NCU4DBUK2