T-137 Hayashi Shigemitsu Tsuba

Design of Jigami Fan

Iron sukashi tsuba by Hayashi Shigemitsu, second-generation master of the Higo Hayashi school. Verified Shigemitsu works are rare, to find one this well preserved and in excellent condition is almost never ever seen.

The Hayashi school is famous for their rich color. This particular tsuba’s iron is a perfect demonstration of that as it has a deep gorgeous “wet” look to its surface. In addition, for all you jigane lovers out there, the tsuba has the rich dark jigane that is particular to Shigemitsu. If you are looking for a top grade Higo tsuba for your collection, this is a excellent piece. Shigemitsu is known for his natural elegance and this tsuba is a perfect representation of that aesthetic. The design is of Jigami fan motif and comes with kiri wood box and NBTHK Hozon papers attribution to Hayashi Shigemitsu.

Edo (1667-1754)

Unsigned – NBTHK Hozon to Hayashi Shigemitsu

8.23 x 8.09 x .43 at rim

$8,000