Large iron tsuba with hammer marks on the surface, small oval opening to the right of nakaga-ana; yamagane fukurin chiselled with tortois shell diaper pattern.
Early Muromachi period (1393-1453).
Size: 101.2 x 101.9 x 2.4 (center), 5.2 (rim) mm; weight: 148.4 g.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Muromachi period [室町時代] (1336–1573) |
| Material | Bronze , Iron , Yamagane |
| Media/Technique | Forging |
| Acquisition year | 2019 |