Owari school tsuba with design of keys. Edo period, 17th century.
$600
For Sale
Iron tsuba of round form decorated with design of keys to the storehouse of the gods in openwork (sukashi). Rounded rim. Copper sekigane.
Unsigned. Early Edo period, 17th century.
Size: 71.0 x 70.9 x 6.0 mm.
Merrily Baird, Symbols..: The Key to the Storehouse of the Gods, one of the Myriad Treasures.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 17 AD , Edo period [江戸時代] (1603–1868) |
| School | Owari School |
| Subject | Key to the storehouse of the gods |
| Material | Iron |
| Media/Technique | Sukashi |
| Acquisition year | 2016 |