Iron tsuba of mokko form decorated with arabesque (karakusa) in low relief carving. niku from 4.0 mm in the centre to 5.1 mm at the rim. Strong Nobuie [信家] signature (futoji-mei) to the left of nakago-ana. Hitsuana plugged with pewter.
Size: H: 88.2 mm, W: 83.6, Th(c): 4.0 mm, Th(r): 5.1 mm
Weight: 167 g.
Signed: Nobuie [信家]
Probably the work of Nidai Nobuie (c. 1600).
Tokubetsu hozon certificate № 229324 of the N.B.T.H.K., dated 22.12.2010
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Sword hand guard , Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 16 AD , Azuchi–Momoyama period [安土桃山時代] (1568–1603) , Late 16th century |
| School | Nobuie |
| Subject | Arabesque (karakusa) |
| Material | Iron , Pewter |
| Media/Technique | Low relief carving |
| Signature | Nobuiye [信家] |
| Acquisition year | 2021 |
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