Shinchu Tsuba Signed "Yukikiyo" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Takenouchi No Sukune with Dragon King Fuchi: 39 mm x 22

Fuchi: 39 mm x 22 mm x 10 mm

There are extant pieces of his dated 1691 and 1713

however it was not made for this fuchikashira

Fuchi: 38 mm x 21 mm x 8 mm

High quality tsukamaki

Shinchu Tsuba Signed "Yukikiyo" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Takenouchi No Sukune with Dragon King Fuchi: 39 mm x 22Shinchu tsuba signed "Yukikiyo" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. Unfortunately we do not know much about this maker, according to Haynes Index he was connected to Hamano Yukihiro. According to Haynes Index he was active around 1800. Decorated with Takenouchi No Sukune receiving two jades from the Dragon King. Takenouchi No Sukune lived in 1st century and was said to be an advisor to 5 Emperors of Japan. He is most famously know as a regent to Empress Jingu.