A rare carved ebony tsuka (sword hilt)
By Sasaki Tomiaki, Iwami Province, Edo period (1615-1868), early to mid 19th century
By Sasaki Tomiaki, Iwami Province, Edo period (1615-1868), early to mid 19th century
Carved on either side with an elaborated scrolled panel, carved in relief with a dragon amid swirling clouds on each side and fitted at the base with a shakudo fuchi, carved with a fragmented rinzu (textile weave) design and a simulated kashira surmounted by an applied insect; signed Sasaki Tomiaki with a kao. 16.2cm (6 3/8in) long.
Born in 1746, Kaishundo or Sasaki Tomiaki was probably a follower of Seiyodo Tomiharu. Like Tomiharu, he made ranma (transom panels) for temples.
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By Sasaki Tomiaki, Iwami Province, Edo period (1615-1868), early to mid 19th century
By Sasaki Tomiaki, Iwami Province, Edo period (1615-1868), early to mid 19th century
Carved on either side with an elaborated scrolled panel, carved in relief with a dragon amid swirling clouds on each side and fitted at the base with a shakudo fuchi, carved with a fragmented rinzu (textile weave) design and a simulated kashira surmounted by an applied insect; signed Sasaki Tomiaki with a kao. 16.2cm (6 3/8in) long.
Born in 1746, Kaishundo or Sasaki Tomiaki was probably a follower of Seiyodo Tomiharu. Like Tomiharu, he made ranma (transom panels) for temples.
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