Iron tsuba of round form with two overlapping triangles (uroko) motif in openwork (sukashi). Triangle patterns usually associate with 'fish scale', mon of Hojo family (and others).
Edo period or later.
Size: 71.4 x 70.2 x 5.2 mm.
An association with the Star of David is doubtful if not impossible.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Edo period [江戸時代] (1603–1868) |
| Material | Iron |
| Media/Technique | Sukashi |
| Subject | Triangle (uroko) |
| Acquisition year | 2014 |