Iron tsuba of oval form with the design of two immortals (Gama Sennin with the toad upon his head and Tekkai Sennin with his iron crutch) beside a waterfall carved in low relief with a high relief effect (takabori) and with details inlaid in gold. A waterfall carved on the reverse. Nakago-ana is plugged with copper sekigane. Unsigned. Allegedly, Mito School.
Edo period, ca. 1700.
Size: Height: 87.0 mm; Width: 82.8 mm; Thickness: 4.4 mm; Weight: 179 g.
No longer available.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| School | Mito School |
| Period | 18 AD , Edo period [江戸時代] (1603–1868) |
| Subject | Gama Sennin , Sennin (immortal) , Tekkai Sennin |
| Media/Technique | Takabori , Zōgan |
| Material | Gold , Iron |
| Acquisition year | 2014 |
