A yamagane (unrefined copper) ko-kinko tsuba of slightly elongated round form with design of wisteria carved in sculptural relief (nikubori). Copper sekigane.
Unsigned.
Muromachi period, likely the 16th century.
Size: 74.3 x 71.8 x 3.2 mm.
NBTHK certificate №4003986: Hozon (worthy preservation).
In custom wooden box.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 16 AD , Muromachi period [室町時代] (1336–1573) |
| School | Ko-Kinko |
| Signature | No signature (mumei) |
| Material | Yamagane |
| Media/Technique | Carving , Nanako-ji , Nikubori |
| Subject | Plants , Wisteria (fuji) |
| Acquisition year | 2015 |
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