LARGE JAPANESE KYO SUKASHI TSUBA MATSUKAZE DESIGN

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DIRECT FROM JAPAN - NO RESERVE PRICE LARGE JAPANESE KYO SUKASHI TSUBA MATSUKAZE DESIGN LARGE JAPANESE KYO SUKASHI TSUBA MATSUKAZE DESIGN DESCRIPTION: This fine and large TSUBA made of iron, for a KATANA or a WAKIZASHI size, has MARU GATA a circular form, with SEKIGANE and punch marks in the NAKAGO ANA, a look of a great strength and a well patined surface. The plain plate tapering towards the edge is pierced in delicate manner and finely carved within the rounded rim in YO SUKASHI or positive silhouette, with engraved details in an elaborate open work design which symbolizes a Noh story called MATSUKAZE, depicting the moon, two water buckets, wheels and pine trees The " Wind in the Pines", is a pictorial subject taken from Chapter 18 of GENJI MONOGATARI "The Tale of GENJI ". The two main characters are the sisters MATSUKAZE and MURASAME, Autumn Rain, who once lived on the Bay of SUMA in SETTSU Province, w they ladled brine in order to make salt. A Middle Counsellor named YUKIHIRA dallied with them while staying at SUMA for three years. Shortly after his departure, word of his death came and they died of grief. The play opens with a travelling priest asking a local about a memorial he sees. The local explains that the memorial is to the two sisters. This is followed by a scene in which the sisters, ladling sea-water into their brine-cart at night, become fascinated by the sight of the moon in the water, and try to capture it. The harmony between the straightlines of the trees and the fluid curves of the wheel is very beautiful. The design is compact, and the metal work elegant. The SUKASHI work is skillful, and the whole design has stately dignity. Altering the sizes and placement of these elements virtually sprinkled through out the plate create a mood of dancing and flying motion. This guard is extremely dignified and very carefully executed, the design is placed in a lively fashion, the fine quality of the metal, elegance of the flat surface, and skillful engraving, give the work a feeling of grandeur and authority, for these reasons it suggests a KYO SHUKASHI influence. The metal has an appearance of strength, a deep purplish patina and the entire guard has a rustic appearance. In all likelihood, it belongs to the middle EDO period. SIGNATURE: Unsigned PERIOD: Middle EDO period. 18th Century. CONDITION: Overall condition is good, Some rust can be clean. SIZE: 76 mm x 75 mm WOODEN BOX: US$ 5.00 optional For more pictures CLICK PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW AND ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE DESCRIPTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS BELOW AND ASK YOUR QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES All items are shipped worldwide, from Japan and only by EMS (Express Mail Service) with tracking number; handling included, insurance optional: US$ 3.00. By EMS it approximately takes 4/5 days to USA & Europe and 2/3 days to countries in Asia depending on Customs clearance. Asia: US$ 12.00 North and South America: US$ 13.00 Oceania: US$ 13.00 Europe: US$ 15.00 INSURANCE Insurance is optional US$ 3.00, fee applicable if requested by buyer, but highly recommended. It is the buyer's responsibility on any lost or damage of any item that is sent without insurance. Insurance is based on the declared value on the EMS package. In some cases we have bank charges which we will cha... read more

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