Lot 818
  • 818

A Myochin Tsuba, attributed to Muneyoshi, late Edo period (early to mid. 19th century)

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Description

  • 8 by 7.9cm., 3 3/16 by 3 1/8 in..
of almost circular form, pierced in ji-sukashi with a sea shore vista with two boats beneath pine trees and hills, all with fine kebori engraving, unsigned

Catalogue Note

Myochin Muneyoshi was a skilled craftsman who lived in Kochi in Tosa province. He was the son of Munehide and was supported by the Yamanouchi family. Both father and son were adept at tsuba making in the Akasaka style