Ending 26th Jul, 2025 19:51
Timed Auction Japanese Miniature Art - Netsuke, Sagemono & Sword Fittings
1929
1 week, 2 days, 19 hours, 11 minutes and 19 seconds
MINAMOTO SHIGEHIRO: AN AIZU SHOAMI SCHOOL IRON KOZUKA WITH THE CHINESE GENERAL KAN'U AND HIS STEED
€350
€700
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By Minamoto Shigehiro, (active c. 1850s), signed Gessensai Minamoto Shigehiro and kakihan
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The blackened iron kozuka finely worked in gold, silver, shibuichi, and iron takazogan, depicting the Chinese general Kan'u (Guan Yu) resting by a stream, astride his famous steed, Chi Tu. The dignitary is clad in ornate armor and wielding his dragon crescent halberd. Signed GESSENSAI MINAMOTO SHIGEHIRO with kakihan (artist’s cursive monogram) to the reverse.
LENGTH 9.7 cm
WEIGHT 29.4 g
Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear.
Minamoto Shigehiro, also known as Shigeatsu, (active c. 1850s) is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 1651 (H 08255.0). Active during the late Edo period, he was based in Omi Province (modern Shiga Prefecture) and belonged to the Aizu Shoami School.
The Shoami school, a renowned lineage of Japanese sword guard makers, is believed to have originated in Kyoto Prefecture. Over centuries, numerous craftsmen across various regions adopted the Shoami name, leading to the emergence of distinct branches. Among these, the Akita, Aizu, and Iyo Shoami schools achieved particular prominence. The Aizu Shoami school, based in the historic Mutsu Province (modern-day Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori prefectures), flourished within a region renowned for its tsuba production. This esteemed family lineage served the powerful Ashikaga shogunate. Alongside the Gotou and Umetada families, the Shoami school is credited with shaping the world of metalwork for approximately 500 years, solidifying its position as one of the three most influential schools in the field.
By Minamoto Shigehiro, (active c. 1850s), signed Gessensai Minamoto Shigehiro and kakihan
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The blackened iron kozuka finely worked in gold, silver, shibuichi, and iron takazogan, depicting the Chinese general Kan'u (Guan Yu) resting by a stream, astride his famous steed, Chi Tu. The dignitary is clad in ornate armor and wielding his dragon crescent halberd. Signed GESSENSAI MINAMOTO SHIGEHIRO with kakihan (artist’s cursive monogram) to the reverse.
LENGTH 9.7 cm
WEIGHT 29.4 g
Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of wear.
Minamoto Shigehiro, also known as Shigeatsu, (active c. 1850s) is listed in the Haynes Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists on p. 1651 (H 08255.0). Active during the late Edo period, he was based in Omi Province (modern Shiga Prefecture) and belonged to the Aizu Shoami School.
The Shoami school, a renowned lineage of Japanese sword guard makers, is believed to have originated in Kyoto Prefecture. Over centuries, numerous craftsmen across various regions adopted the Shoami name, leading to the emergence of distinct branches. Among these, the Akita, Aizu, and Iyo Shoami schools achieved particular prominence. The Aizu Shoami school, based in the historic Mutsu Province (modern-day Fukushima, Miyagi, Iwate, and Aomori prefectures), flourished within a region renowned for its tsuba production. This esteemed family lineage served the powerful Ashikaga shogunate. Alongside the Gotou and Umetada families, the Shoami school is credited with shaping the world of metalwork for approximately 500 years, solidifying its position as one of the three most influential schools in the field.
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Auction: Timed Auction Japanese Miniature Art - Netsuke, Sagemono & Sword Fittings, ending 26th Jul, 2025
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