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Very nice shakudo nanako set of Amaryu (Rain Dragon) done in the Goto School tradition. In very good condition, one can see from the quality of the shakudo(very deep black) that this is a set of very nice quality. The carving is done very well, the dragon well carved and executed in the limited space. Work like this level can only be from a major school. The nanako also shows quality and consistency as well. In very very nice condition, for a great mount, or to be enjoyed on their own.

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Shibuichi kozuka by Funada Ikkin of Water irises in katakiri bori. There were two generations of Ikkin both studying with Ichijo. This work is probably of the first generation. Ikkin worked in the Goto Ichijo tradition and was a retainer of the Sakai Damiyo. Ikkin is a Joko rated smith in the kinko meikan. In this elegant and simple piece, one can see the skill with which Ikkin worked in. We especially like creativity and imagination used to form the leaves of the plant that give it a feeling of movement. The signature in the back is particularly strong and reflects that of an artist who in our opinion was one of Ichijo’s best students and displayed an imagination and creativity on his own. Hakogaki by Sato Kanzan sensei.

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Real Kokinko Tsuba from the Momoyama Period

Very nice solid shakudo tsuba made during the Momoyama period. Tsuba such as these differ than those seen as “maybe “ ko kinko. By looking not only at the quality of the shakudo, but at the theme as well, one can see the difference of what makes a nice Ko kinko tsuba. Well cut in its design on the rich blue black shakudo plate, the wave work alone is very natural, but with the addition of the maple leaves, it takes on a whole new dimension. The theme of maples leaves in the water have a very poetic bushi sense and is seen among high level fittings as a subject in all of the major schools. The shape is very interesting and not of the normal round type seen during this period. This makes us to believe that this tsuba might have been custom ordered. By looking at the tsuba, one can actually see “motion” in the wave pattern. This shows that this is a well cut design, as it has “life” within the design. In very good condition, for serious collectors at an almost too low price for our grand opening!!!

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