Matsuo Gassan made by the peacock peacock.
Tsuji Signed: Matsuo Gassan (Seal Seal)
Rim Signed: Heian resident kongo gassan (Seal Seal)
Akaiwa Yú Zi, long-shaped, high-carved enamels, and the end
mm: mm mm× 67.9 mm ears: mm mm feathers: mm mm mm mm
Gassan was a disciple of Hideoki KAWARAHARA of the Otsuki school and was active in Kyoto at the end of It is said that he was a craftsmanship that he liked sake with a great character, was indifferent to money, and did not work if he did not feel like it. It is said that he polished his skills by dilligently with his fellow Makura. This kaede is painted with high-carved enamel on the akaiwa uko area. The soft texture of the feather and the expression of the and, and the expression of the good foot is the highest peak of the technology of katana metalwork. A peacock is carved on the rim head, and especially the peacock of the head is stereoscopic with a round carving, and it is overwhelmed by the meticulous work that does not see any other example. Thus, the elaborate kirin and the rim head are not found in other Gassan works, but are the best masterpieces.