Iron tsuba of mokkō form (mokkōgata) pierced (sukashi) and inlaid with precast dark brass inlay (taka-zōgan) with somewhat abstract/geometrical design that can be liberally described as pines, mist, and snow.
Momoyama or early Edo period. End of the 16th - beginning of the 17th century.
Heianjō school. Unsigned.
Dimensions: 86.8 x 82.9 x 4.5 mm.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 16 AD , 17 AD , Azuchi–Momoyama period [安土桃山時代] (1568–1603) |
| School | Heianjō School |
| Subject | Mist , Pines , Snow |
| Media/Technique | Inlay , Suemon-zōgan , Taka-zōgan |
| Material | Brass , Iron |
| Acquisition year | 2018 |
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