刀装具
-Tosogu-

Traditional japanese metalwork

This site is dedicated to the presentation and study of fine japanese metalworks - especially sword fittings (tosogu). The goal is to offer high quality images of pieces with informative descriptions in order to replace in-hand study of pieces as good as possible.

If you have questions to any of the displayed items, comments, or want further images of details, feel free to contact me below or directly via japanantiquemail@gmail.com.

Displayed Items

Ishiguro Hiroaki

Rare fuchigashira of Ranchū and turtle motif by one of the last big Ishiguro talents.

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Ko Mino Tsuba

古美濃

A special and rare Tsuba from Muromachi jidai, mounted and refitted countless times, showing the great value it held to its owners.

Published in the Kinko Mino Bori and exhibited in the Gifu Museum 1993.

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Heianjo Nagayoshi

山城住長吉作

A beautiful and old Tsuba carrying deep meaning and values with it.

Made by one of the first artists that signed his works and in excellent conditions, this Tsuba shows the social complexity of Momoyama Japan and its elite culture.

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