Set of Tosogu : Kozuka, Kogai
(NBTHK Hozon Paper )
Mei (Signature) : Mumei (unsigned)
Kozuka :
Length : 9.73cm x 1.4cm ( 3.83inches x 0.55inches)
Kogai :
Length :21cm x 1.2cm ( 8.27inches x 0.47inches)
Jidai(era) :Edo Period
Special feature: Shakudo nanakoji plate with willow and sparrow engraved and inlaid with gold. The founder of Ishiguro school is Masatsune who was a studenrt of Yanagawa Naomasa and Kato Naomasa. The school was famous for the depiction of birds of prey. Much of their works is gorgeous work. The sparrow is engraved well. It is great condition.
NBTHK Hozon Paper
AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.
