Iron Kyo-Sukashi Tsuba with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Decorated with Iris Most famous craftsman using this

Most famous craftsman using this go was Rinsendo Mitsumasa born in the 1721

however It remains an amazing item showcasing the best qualities of the Ichijo School

When researching the verified signatures I noticed that there are some major differences between them

Each of them represent a different season (the plum blossom for winter

or Four Noble Ones

Iron Kyo-Sukashi Tsuba with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Decorated with Iris Most famous craftsman using thisIron Kyo Sukashi tsuba with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. Decorated with iris. This is a beautiful tsuba with great patina. Unfortunately there are some cracks in the iron, please look at the pictures at the end of the auction to see all the damages. Made in an early edo period. Size: 83 mm x 80 mm x 3,8 mm (at seppa dai) and 5 mm at mimi In custom made kiri box.