IWAMA MASAYOSHI: A FINE SHIBUICHI ‘RAKAN HATTARA SONJA’ TSUBA

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IWAMA MASAYOSHI: A FINE SHIBUICHI ‘RAKAN HATTARA SONJA’ TSUBA By Iwama Katsuryuken Masayoshi (1764-1837), signed Katsuryuken Masayoshi Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of kakumarugata form, the mimi slightly raised, with one kozuka hitsu ana, the nakago ana with suaka sekigane, the shibuichi migakiji (polished) ground carved in takabori and inlaid in fine gold takazogan, featuring Hattara Sonja holding his staff and accompanied by his familiar tiger. The reverse depicting an idyllic waterfall. Signed to one side KATSURYUKEN MASAYOSHI. HEIGHT 6.4 cm, LENGTH 5.6 cm, 2.2 cm (the nakago), WIDTH 0.5 cm (the mimi), 0.4 cm (the seppa-dai) WEIGHT 117.5 g Hattara Sonja (or Hottara Sonja) is a Japanese Buddhist arhat, or disciple of Buddha, frequently depicted in art accompanied by a white tiger, signifying his mastery over wild nature and power. Iwama Masayoshi (1764-1837) is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 1007 (H 04907.0). He was a student of the Hamano school artist Naoyuki, Noboyuki and Toshiyuki. Some of his pieces are worked in the style of the Goto school.

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