This stunning piece is signed by Kaneie. The original Kaneie is regarded as one of the great masters of the late muromachi period, revolutionizing tosogu, using them as a truly artistic canvas. He is known for working with rough iron with a texture like old pottery, making robust pieces with fine inlaid details of silver and gold. His work is famous for poetic scenes, landscape and artful vistas.
This piece bears resemblance to the work of the third generation Kaneie, who worked in the late momoyama period.
