Iron tsuba of circular form with design of pine trees (matsu) and monkey toys (kukurizaru) in openwork (ko-sukashi). Ko-Katchushi school.
Raised rim (mimi) with iron bones (tekkotsu).
Size: Diameter: 99.5 mm; Thickness: 2.1 mm at centre; 4.3 mm at the rim.
Early Muromachi period: 15th century (Kakitsu - Bun'an era, 1441 - 1449).
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 | Kukurizaru , Pine (matsu) |
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
| Acquisition year | 2018 |
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