Ko-katchūshi tsuba with design of pine trees and kukurizaru. Early Muromachi period, 15th century.

Iron tsuba of circular form with design of pine trees (matsu) and monkey toys (kukurizaru) in openwork (ko-sukashi). Ko-Katchushi school.

Raised rim (mimi) with iron bones (tekkotsu).

Size: Diameter: 99.5 mm; Thickness: 2.1 mm at centre; 4.3 mm at the rim.

Early Muromachi period: 15th century (Kakitsu – Bun’an era, 1441 – 1449).

SKU: TSU-0390.2018 Categories: Objects, Sword Fittings

Country	Japan
Type or purpose	Tsuba
Period	15 AD, Early Muromachi period (1393-1453), Muromachi Period (1393 – 1573)
School	Ko-Katchushi
Material	Iron
Technique	Sukashi
Subject	Kukurizaru, Pine (matsu)
Collection	Japanese swords & fittings
Acquisition year	2018

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