Shakudo tsuba by Ichijiō School with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. Gotō Ichijiō was one of the greatest tosogu artist in Japanese history. While being part of a Gotō family he created his own distinctive style that was passed to his students. This type of snowflake tsuba was one of his iconic images. There are many signed and unsigned examples of very similar works.
Gotō Ichijiō was born in 1791 as a son of Gotō Jūjō, 4th generation master of Shichirōemon line (side line of Gotō family). Due to his superb craftsmanship in 1805 he was appointed as a new successor to Hachirōbei line (side line of Gotō family). In 1862 he received an order for tachi koshirae from Emperor Kōmei, for which he was promoted to the rank of Hōgen in 1863. He died in 1876 at the age of 86.
Made in 19th century.
Size: 71mm x 66 mm x 3 mm
