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Tsuba (Sword Guard) with Figures (Signed “Hamano Naoyuki (Chokuzui)”)

Museum No.
EK404-7
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Photo No:200421_EL_0035
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Hamano Naoyuki (also Chokuzui, 1745–1819) was known for using not only iron and bronze but also pewter and other unusual alloys. He was a member of the well-known Hamano school of metal carvers based in Edo (Tokyo), whose founder was the subject of a Rakugo (comical storytelling) narrative titled Hamano Noriyuki.

Japan-Edo

Title Tsuba (Sword Guard) with Figures (Signed “Hamano Naoyuki (Chokuzui)”)
Designation
Artist
Category Metalwork (E)
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 18th~19th
Year
Quantity
Materials Carved pewter (copper-tin alloy)
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Signature/Seals Etc
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