Iron tsuba of mokko form decorated with trellis, vines, foliage, and gourds inlaid in brass with details carved in low relief.
NBTHK: Tokubetsu Hozon №2003186.
Momoyama period (1574 – 1603).
Dimensions: H: 85.5 cm, W: 79 mm, Thickness (centre): 4.8 mm.
Tsuba of a similar design can be found in this collection [TSU-0373]. In that example, the plate was later pierced with geometrical mon-like openwork to resemble Koike Yoshirō's handguards.
More about this type of tsuba here.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 16 AD , Azuchi–Momoyama period [安土桃山時代] (1568–1603) |
| School | Heianjō School |
| Subject | Gourd (hyotan) , Leaves , Trellis , Vines |
| Material | Brass , Iron |
| Media/Technique | Hira-Zōgan , Inlay , Shinchū-zōgan |
| Acquisition year | 2021 |
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