YASUTOSHI: A FINE IRON TSUBA WITH IWAZA KANNON
YASUTOSHI: A FINE SHIBUYA SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH IWAZA KANNON
By Shibuya Yasutoshi (Anju), signed Yasutoshi with kakihan
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron nadekakugata tsuba worked in silver and gold takazogan with Kannon seated on a rock, iconographically known as Iwaza Kannon, the rock being a symbol for steadfastness. The verso with craggy rocks, gold leaves, an incised stream, and a silver puddle. Signed to the front YASUTOSHI.
SIZE 5.9 x 5.9 cm
WEIGHT 63.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: European collection.
The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on page 2214 (H 11300.0.).
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YASUTOSHI: A FINE SHIBUYA SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH IWAZA KANNON
By Shibuya Yasutoshi (Anju), signed Yasutoshi with kakihan
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron nadekakugata tsuba worked in silver and gold takazogan with Kannon seated on a rock, iconographically known as Iwaza Kannon, the rock being a symbol for steadfastness. The verso with craggy rocks, gold leaves, an incised stream, and a silver puddle. Signed to the front YASUTOSHI.
SIZE 5.9 x 5.9 cm
WEIGHT 63.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: European collection.
The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on page 2214 (H 11300.0.).
