School of Goto Ichijo (1791-1876)
A shibuichi tsuba
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
A shibuichi tsuba
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Of typical Ichijo form, rounded rectangular with four shallow indentations, the edge hammered up, the polished surface decorated in gold, silver, and shakudo, on one side with an egret, stream, reeds, and water plants, on the other side with a water strider, stream, and water plants, with signature Goto Hokkyo Ichijo and a kao
With a wood storage box
3 1/8in (7.8cm) high
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A shibuichi tsuba
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
A shibuichi tsuba
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Of typical Ichijo form, rounded rectangular with four shallow indentations, the edge hammered up, the polished surface decorated in gold, silver, and shakudo, on one side with an egret, stream, reeds, and water plants, on the other side with a water strider, stream, and water plants, with signature Goto Hokkyo Ichijo and a kao
With a wood storage box
3 1/8in (7.8cm) high