Iron tsuba with hammer marked surface and design of a plum and cherry blossoms to the right of nakaga-ana in openwork (sukashi). Raised rim, typical to katchushi school. The thickness of the plate provides for later Muromachi period making.
Late Muromachi period (1514-1573).
Size: 85.8 x 85.0 x 3.6 (center), 4.1 (rim) mm; weight: 136 g.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Muromachi period [室町時代] (1336–1573) |
| Material | Iron |
| Media/Technique | Ko-sukashi (small cut-outs) , Sukashi |
| Acquisition year | 2019 |