Iron tsuba of round form decorated with design of pine tree mushrooms (matsutake) in openwork (sukashi). Hitsu-ana of elongated oval form. Raised rim (mimi) with iron bones (tekkotsu). Copper sekigane.
Size: 84.5 mm x 85.1 mm; thickness: 3.0 mm (center), 5.6 mm (rim).
Mid Muromachi period, 15th century.
The shape and width of the rim, as well as the shape of the hitsu-ana, argue for earlier Muromachi. Tsuba is slightly wider than high, that might suggest middle of Muromachi age. According to Robert Haynes, circa 1450-1500.
Additional Information
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Period | 15 AD , Muromachi period [室町時代] (1336–1573) |
| School | Ko-Katchushi |
| Material | Iron |
| Media/Technique | Sukashi |
| Subject | Mushrooms |
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
| Acquisition year | 2017 |
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