GOTO MITSUMASA: A SHAKUDO AND GOLD PAIR OF TSUBA

GOTO MITSUMASA: A SUPERB SHAKUDO AND GOLD GOTO SCHOOL DAISHO PAIR OF TSUBA WITH DRAGONS
By Goto Mitsumasa, signed Goto Mitsumasa and kakihan
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Each of nadekakugata shape bearing a masterful shakudo-nanako ground and worked in low relief with majestic gold dragons chasing after flaming tama (magical jewels), amongst billowing shakudo clouds. With a fitted wood storage box. Signed on the smaller tsuba GOTO MITSUMASA.

SIZE 7.6 x 7.3 cm & 7.1 x 6.8 cm
WEIGHT (total) 257.4 g

Condition: Superb condition with only very little surface wear.
Provenance: European private collection.

The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on page 1068 (H 05253.0).