Ordering Number: AF24497

Tsuba:Kuyo-mon（NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Ichiryu Tomoyoshi（Kao)

Dimensions: 7.95　cm x 7.62　cm (3.13 in x 3.00 in)
Thickness of rim: 0.49 cm(0.19 in)
Weight:

Era: Edo Period
Features: On the round iron base, Kuyo-mon is engraved and iniaid.

Explanations:Tomoyoshi Ichiyanagi was one of the foremost craftsmen representing Mito, and his lineage continued for six generations.
The "Kuyoumon" crest is said to symbolize nine celestial bodies: the Sun, the Moon, the five planets (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn), and two additional stars associated with eclipses and comets, known as Rahu and Ketu. Rooted in an ancient belief in the protective power of stars, this emblem was traditionally used on vehicles and clothing to invoke divine protection. Over time, the Kuyoumon became widely adopted as a family crest.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art estimation paper
NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu　paper

Auction Starting Price: 350,000 JPY

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