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Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba 'Suruga'
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Tsuba signed 'Inshu (no) Ju Suruga Saku' in the theme 'Tsukushi', or horse tail grass, with a very dark brown patina. The Suruga family were retainers to the Ikeda Daimyo in Suruga, Mikawa and Bizen Provinces. The later members of the family (as I believe in this case) lived at Inaba. (Haynes III, #09041). The mei can be found in Wakayama III, page 181 LR (shown) and also in the Kinko Meikan, new edition, page 166. This school is known for the 'kuchibeni' or copper sekigane at the top and bottom of the nakagoana which were placed at time of creation and are not a sign of refitting (kantei point). These were also seen in the later Edo work of the Tanaka School. These are untouched (rare) and an indication that this piece was fitted only once to it's original sword. The surface is finished in migake-ji or mirror like finish (smooth) and is in very good condition as this finish is often quite tarnished/pitted/rusted due to oxidation over time. I believe this piece to be from later Edo, probably around 1800, although it could be earlier. As such it would be a good candidate for shinsa to possibly define the generation more closely. Height: 2 15/16", Width: 2 3/4", Th: ~1/8". Boxed.
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