Iron Sukashi Tsuba Signed "Ichiryu Tomoyoshi" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Dragon Set of kogai

Set of kogai

Made by Bushu School

Kyo-Kinko fuchikashira with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu

Good quality samegawa with very few parts missing

Length: 57 cm

Iron Sukashi Tsuba Signed "Ichiryu Tomoyoshi" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Dragon Set of kogaiTsuba signed "Ichiryu Tomoyoshi" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. Ichiryu School had 6 or 7 generations of artists that signed with the same name. All started with Hirano Ryosuke born in 1716. He was born in Nagasaki but later moved to Mito. The sixth generation Tomoyoshi was born in 1846. Based on the examination of this piece I would say It was made by one of the last generations. It is made of iron with carved dragon. I have to say that this dragon has a