By Sugiura Joi (1701-1761), signed Joi Issando and sealed Nagaharu
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Very finely worked in katakiribori and kebori with gold and shibuichi takazogan depicting Shoki, his face set with a fierce expression, riding a ferocious shishi with golden eyes; the straw hat, robes, and eyes of Shoki are similarly of gold. The upper and lower ends with gold hirazogan, and the back signed JOI ISSANDO and sealed in gold hirazogan NAGAHARU.
HEIGHT 9.8 cm
WEIGHT 27.7 g
Condition: Good condition with minor wear, small losses to inlays, and tiny nicks.
Provenance: Ex-collection Grataloup.
Joi Issando (1701-1761) was a pupil of Nara Toshinaga I and the famous founder of the artist family and school of Joi. Together with Toshinaga, Masayuki, and Yasuchika, he is regarded to be one of the “Four Great Nara-Masters.” The artist is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 450 (H 02135.0). The artist had many followers and works which can be confidently attributed to this artist are exceedingly rare.
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