Antique Tsuba Katana Guard Shoki Vanquishing Oni Demon Issando Joi Sentoku

Description

Here we have an exquisite Japanese Nara School sentoku Tsuba Of oval form chased in kebori and katakiribori depicting Shoki, the legendary demon queller who has trapped a mythical Oni (Demon) beneath a straw hat! The intense eye contact is further pronounced by the inlaid gold in each eye. On the reverse it is inscribed Joi, for Issando Joi, one of the 3 great masters of the Nara school of tsuba makers, whom likely inspired this early 19th century piece. The condition is excellent, with very minor wear present. Insured and shipped with USPS Priority Mail.