Iron tsuba of the round form (maru gata) with a grey patina pierced with the design of slanting rays of light (Jesuit’s IHS symbol) and a pair of ginger symbols [茗荷] (myōga) at top and bottom, in positive silhouette (ji-sukashi). This design is often called “tokei” [時計] or “clock gear”. Rounded rim, large hitsu-ana, copper fittings (sekigane). Unsigned, unpapered.
Owari school.
Early Edo period, early 17th century.
Size: H 71.9 x W 71.1 x Th (centre) 5.5 cm.
For information regarding this type of tsuba see the article 'Kirishitan Ikenie Tsuba by Fred Geyer at Kokusai Tosogu Kai; The 2nd International Convention & Exhibition, October 18-23, 2006, pp. 84-91.
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Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Sword hand guard , Tsuba |
| Period | 17 AD , Early 17th century , Edo period [江戸時代] (1603–1868) |
| Country | Japan |
| School | Owari School |
| Material | Iron |
| Media/Technique | Sukashi |
| Subject | Christianity , Clock gear (tokei) , Ginger , IHS , Rays of light (shakoh) |
| Acquisition year | 2022 |
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