Sword Polisher
研ぎ師
by Wada Sanzo
- Date:
- c. 1940
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
The sword polisher (togishi) practices one of the most specialized and revered crafts in Japanese culture, giving this Occupations print particular appeal for collectors of samurai-related art. Wada's respectful portrayal captures the intense concentration required for this exacting work. Lifetime editions sell for $600-$1,200; posthumous for $250-$600.
Description
A sword polisher carefully honing a blade on a series of whetstones, preserving a centuries-old martial craft.
