Ashmolean Eastern Art Online, Yousef Jameel Centre for Islamic and Asian Art

Founded by Masatora, one of the Akasaka, the Sunagawa [Japanese text] School produced iron guards in a style combining the designs and composition of the parent family with the methods characteristic of the Kinai. Clearly cut reliefs and a high finish of the surface are well illustrated by the work of Masanori, Masayoshi, Masatora (II?), and Ōtaka Hironaga, all 19th century workers.

Tsuba with heraldic aoi, or hollyhock leaves (EAX.10702)    Tsuba with asters, orchids, and rinzu, or swastika-fret diaper (EAX.10703)    Tsuba with orchids and dewdrops (EAX.10704)

Tsuba with dragons amongst waves and clouds (EAX.10705)    Tsuba with fukiyose, or autumn debris (EAX.10706)    Tsuba with iris plants and dewdrops (EAX.10707)

Tsuba with bamboo (EAX.10708)    Tsuba with a pine tree (EAX.10709)    Tsuba with two heraldic oranges (EAX.10710)

Tsuba with rafts and cherry blossoms (EAX.10711)    Tsuba with chrysanthemum blossoms (EAX.10712)    Tsuba with bamboo (EAX.10713)

Tsuba with a scroll and the god Kwanu's spear (EAX.10714)    Tsuba with chrysanthemum leaves (EAX.10715)    Tsuba with orchids and dewdrops (EAX.10716)

Tsuba with gingko leaves (EAX.10717)    Tsuba with kwan-wa ni mitsu-aoi mon, comprising hollyhock leaves inside drawer handles (EAX.10718)