Iron tsuba of round form pierced (sukashi) in a chessboard fashion and decorated with linear (sen-zōgan) and cast (suemon-zōgan) brass inlay, including symbols of the swastika, flower-lozenge, maple leaf, pine needle, etc. on both sides; rim and openings outlined with brass inlay. Nakagō-ana plugged with copper fittings (sekigane).
Momoyama period. End of the 16th - beginning of the 17th century.
Dimensions: Diameter: 75.5; Thickness: 4.5 mm.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Sword hand guard , Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 16 AD , 17 AD , Azuchi–Momoyama period [安土桃山時代] (1568–1603) |
| School | Heianjō School |
| Subject | Maple leaves (momiji) , Pine needles , Swastika |
| Media/Technique | Hira-Zōgan , Inlay , Sen-zōgan , Suemon-zōgan , Sukashi |
| Material | Brass , Iron |
| Acquisition year | 2022 |
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