Gorgeous koshirae dragon Unryu themed – Kojiri signed « Ichijo » ( 一乗 )
Edo period.
The tsuba is in shakudo, mokko-gata shape and of the waki-Goto school style, a branch of the famous Goto school. The patterns represent an unryu dragon in the clouds, flying over a raging sea.
The fuchi-kashira pair is in shakudo, of exemplary quality and great finesse, with some gold and copper inlays. The carving work is clean and precise, worthy of a master’s work.
The menuki, of excellent quality and also in shakudo, complete the whole thing with panache.
The great particularity of this koshirae is its saya which is embellished with a superb kojiri in shibuichi signed with the prestigious name of Ichijo of the Goto school. The work, of remarkable quality, represents an Unryu dragon crossing a cloud. The artistic style of this dragon is very detailed and of great originality with its long tapering claws and its rounded muzzle and frontal area of the skull. The scales are also of controlled regularity and finesse.
Dimensions:
Total length = 92cm
Length of the saya = 68.5 cm
Koiguchi (inside) = 31.9 x 12 mm
Tsunagi nagasa = 58 cm
Tsunagi motohaba = 27.4mm
Tsunagi sori = 17.3mm
Length of the tsuka = 22.8 cm
Tsuka nakago ana (with fuchi) = 25.9 x 7.8 mm
Nakago ana depth = approx. 18 cm
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