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Ko-tosho tsuba with design of military fan (gunbai) in openwork. Mid Muromachi period, 15th century.

Iron tsuba of round form with design of military commander’s fan (gunbai) in openwork (sukashi). Square rim. Hitsu-ana plugged with lead or tin.

Ko-tosho school.

Mid Muromachi period. Late 15th century: Entoku era [1489-92] / Meio era [1489-1501].

Height: 80.3 mm, Width: 81.5 mm, Rim thickness: 3.0 mm. Centre thickness: 3.5 mm.

Provenance: Sasano Masayuki Collection,  №23 in Japanese Sword Guard Masterpieces from the Sasano Collection, 1994: Ko-tosho. Sukashi design: Military commander’s fan (gunbai). Mid Muromachi period. Late 15th century (Entoku / Meio era). The military commander’s fan (gunbai) was cherished by samurai warriors. This tsuba is relatively thick, with the large fan nicely positioned on the plate.

SKU: TSU-0332 Categories: ,

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