Ordering Number: F24432

Set of Tosogu (Tsuba, Kozuka, Fuchi-Kashira, Menuki, Ura-gawara, Kurigata): Millet(Awaho) Design (NBTHK Juyo Tosogu, 65th)

Tsuba:
Signature: Ginshotei Tomei (Kao) 吟松亭　東明（花押）
Dimensions: 5.6 cm x 4.05 cm (2.2 in x 1.59 in)
Thickness (rim): 0.5 cm (0.2in)
Weight: 61g
Features: On the iron base, the millet is engraved and inlaid with gold, silver, and shibuichi.

Kozuka:
Signature: Ginshotei Tomei (Kao) 吟松亭　東明（花押）
Dimensions: 9.6 cm x 1.45 cm(3.78 in x 0.57 in)
Features:On the shakudo nanako-ji base, millet is engraved with inlaid with gold, shakudo, and hido copper in colored engravings.

Fuchi:
Signature: Ginshotei Tomei (Kao) 吟松亭　東明（花押）
Dimensions: 3.8 cm x 2.0 cm x 1.0 cm(1.5 in x 0.79 in x 0.39 in)
Kashira:
Dimensions: 3.45 cm x 1.6 cm x 1.0 cm(1.36 in x 0.63 in x 0.39 in)
Features: On the iron base, millet is inlaid with gold.

Menuki:
Signature: WariTanzaku-mei Ginshotei Tomei 割短冊銘　吟松亭・東明
Dimension 1: 2.03 cm x 1.70 cm (0.8 in x 0.67 in)
Dimension 2: 2.06 cm x 1.60 cm (0.81 in x 0.63 in)
Features: Millets design shaped in high relief on solid gold.
Weight: 12g total

Kurikata:
Signature: Tomei 東明
Dimensions: 3.3 cm x 0.8 cm x 1.1 cm (1.3 in x 0.31 in x 0.43 in)
Features: A raised carving of millet on an iron ground, decorated with gold inlay.

Ura-gawara:
Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 0.7 cm x 0.2 cm (1.38 in x 0.28 in x 0.08 in)
Signature:Mumei(Unsigned)(Tomei)
Features: A raised carving of millet on an iron ground, with gold inlay and a small gold edge.

Period: Late Edo Period

Description: Tomei Araki was born in Kyoto in 1817 (Bunka 14). At the age of thirteen, he apprenticed under Goto Tosen, who allowed him to use the character “To” (東), adopting the name Tomei. Later, he studied under Goto Ichijo and was permitted to use the art name "Issai Tomei." He also studied under Kyoto painter Rin'ga Hayashi to learn underdrawings. Tomei's renowned awaho carvings were developed through studies with Rin'ga, and he became famous for these awaho designs.

This work truly embodies the essence of "Tomei is here." Each piece of hardware reflects Tomei’s exceptional skill and meticulous use of his signature awaho, showcasing his pride and responsibility towards this motif. The skillful representation of awaho in full bloom, nearly spilling from the designs, illustrates Tomei’s mastery, making this a standout work of excellence. (From the Juyo Tosogu certificate)

NBTHK Juyo Tosogu paper (65th Session)
Aoi Art Appraisal paper
in a Kiri Box

Price:12,500,000JPY

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