Nakamura Kakudayu Nobuie Tanshu (The collection of rubbings of Nobuiye sword guards of Nakamura Kakudayu)


Akiyama Kyusaku  144 pages.  Japanese only.   Traditionally bound in original folding cloth case with ivory closures.  1926

23 x 18cm

The first attempt at an authoritative compilation of Nobuie tsuba through quality rubbings.  A large selection of tsuba is represented, covering all makers and periods.  This book is a must-have item for anyone pursuing studies of Nobuie tsuba, and quite a rare book.  Condition is good with clean pages throughout the book, and cracking of the inside folds of the case.