Iron tsuba of quatrefoil form (mokka-gata) adorned with the design of stars, wild geese, blossoms, leaves and tendrils realized in the brass inlay. The inlay technique includes suemon-zōgan and ten-zōgan. A smaller opening (kozuka hitsu-ana) surrounded by a scalloped brass border. The seppa-dai bordered with linear inlay. A few dots of inlay on both sides are missing.
Measurements: height 71 mm, width 70 mm, thickness at centre 2.7 cm
Time: Late Muromachi (1514 – 1573)
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Sword hand guard , Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 16 AD , Muromachi period [室町時代] (1336–1573) |
| School | Ōnin School |
| Subject | Cherry Blossom (sakura) , Chrysanthemum (kiku) , Flowers , Leaves , Plum blossom (ume) , Stars , Wild geese |
| Material | Brass , Iron |
| Media/Technique | Suemon-zōgan , Ten-zōgan , Zōgan |
| Acquisition year | 2021 |
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