This is a superb Edo period shakudō tsuba signed by Yokoya Tomotake (横谷友武), a master craftsman of the prestigious Yokoya school. The design features a powerful and rare composition believed to depict Shōki (鍾馗) and a demon (oni), skillfully carved using the school’s signature katakiribori (片切彫) technique.
The highly polished shakudō plate (磨地) forms a luxurious backdrop to the delicate yet vigorous line work, capturing the energy of the figures in motion. This is a rare and museum-grade piece that exemplifies the brilliance and finesse of Edo-period sword furniture.
An outstanding example of the Yokoya lineage's expertise, rarely seen on the market. A must-have for advanced collectors and scholars of Japanese arms and armor.
Includes a custom kiri-bako (wooden storage box).
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Tsuba (Sword Guard) |
| Artist | Yokoya Tomotake (横谷友武作) |
| School | Yokoya school (横谷家) |
| Motif | Shōki (鍾馗) and Demon (鬼) |
| Technique | Katakiribori (片切毛彫) engraving |
| Material | Shakudō (赤銅), polished ground (磨地) |
| Period | Edo Period |
| Signature | Signed (Mei): 横谷友武作 |
| Dimensions | 7.46 cm × 7.17 cm × 0.41 cm (2.94 in × 2.82 in × 0.16 in) |
| Weight | Approx. 129.1 g (4.56 oz) |
| Box Included | Kiri-bako (wooden box) |
| Condition | Overall excellent with minor age-related wear |
| Region of Origin | Japan |
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