Heianjō-zōgan (Yoshiro) tsuba with trellis and gouds. Momoyama Period (1574-1603).
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Iron tsuba of mokko form decorated with trellis, vines, foliage, and gourds inlaid in brass with details carved in low relief.
NBTHK: Tokubetsu Hozon №2003186.
Momoyama period (1574 – 1603).
Dimensions: H: 85.5 cm, W: 79 mm, Thickness (centre): 4.8 mm.
Tsuba of a similar design can be found in this collection [TSU-0373]. In that example, the plate was later pierced with geometrical mon-like openwork to resemble Koike Yoshirō’s handguards.
More about this type of tsuba here.
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| Documented | Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kai (NBTHK), Tokubetsu Hozon – "Extraordinarily Worthy of Preservation" |
