Shinchu Fuchkashira Signed "Rinsendo" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Dragon Among Clouds Shakudo menuki with prying bird

Shakudo menuki with prying bird and tree branches

There is no envelope with the certificate

Iron fuchikashira decorated with a crane and plum blossom

This tsuka and saya are rather simple in design

Only the front of this tsuba is carved and inlaid

Shinchu Fuchkashira Signed "Rinsendo" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu - Dragon Among Clouds Shakudo menuki with prying birdFuchikashira signed "Rinsendo" with NBTHK Hozon Tosogu. Most famous craftsman using this go was Rinsendo Mitsumasa born in the 1721. However I have checked this signature against Mitsumasa piece I own and other available sources and it is written in a different way. Therefore I suspect that this piece could have been made by his adopted son who signed "Rinsendo Mitsuo". Unfortunately I was not able to find any examples of his signature for comparison.