Mark with Japanese mark: 東竜齊　法橋清重 "Touryusai | #433175

Mark with Japanese mark: 東竜齊　法橋清重 "Touryusai | #433175
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  • Description: Japanese mark: 東竜齊　法橋清重 "Touryusai Houkyou Kiyotoshi"
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    menuki
    swords
    marks
    japanese
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東竜齊　法橋清重 "Touryusai Houkyou Kiyotoshi". This mark comes from a "menuki", decorative ornaments that are found in the binding of a sword and used to help with grip. It was designed by Kiyotoshi, who worked as a "soukenkinkou" in the Nara line of the Tanakatouryuusai house. Soukenkinkou is the Japanese name for the makers of the accessories for bladed weapons.