The A. H. Church Collection of Japanese Sword-Guards (Tsuba)
An unpublished catalogue of the A. H. Church collection of Japanese sword-guards (tsuba) by Albert James Koop.
This notable school almost takes rank with the Gotō, the Nara and the Yokoya in the extent of its influence, the numbers of its pupils, and the importance of the branch schools founded by them.
The founder, Yanagawa [Japanese text] Naomasa, b. 1691, d. 1757, was a pupil of the early Yokoya as well as of the Yoshioka and combined the characteristics of both these schools. So completely was the resulting style assimilated by his numerous following that few great schools may be said to present a more perfect continuity of manner.
Mokkō-shaped tsuba with shishi, or lion dog, embracing a ball (EAX.11021)
Tsuba with tigers in a landscape (EAX.11022)
Tsuba with dragon amid clouds (EAX.11023)
Tsuba with peacock among peonies and rocks (EAX.11024)
Tsuba depicting parts from a suit of armour (EAX.11025)
Tsuba with blossoming plum tree (EAX.11026)
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