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An Edo period, original and excellent-condition iron sukashi tsuba in maru-gata form with a plum blossom motif, featuring openwork and a central nakago-ana.
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Japanese Iron Sukashi Tsuba – Round Sword Guard with Plum Blossom Motif
An attractive Japanese tsuba (鍔), the traditional hand guard fitted between the blade and handle of a Japanese sword.
This example is of round maru-gata (丸形) form and is made of iron. The guard features an elegant sukashi (透かし) openwork design, with a prominent five-petalled floral motif, probably representing the ume (梅), or Japanese plum blossom.
The openwork creates a balanced composition around the central nakago-ana, through which the tang of the sword would pass. The relatively simple iron construction and restrained openwork give the piece a particularly elegant appearance.
Plum blossoms are a long-established subject in Japanese decorative arts and appear frequently in Japanese sword furniture. Museum examples include iron sukashi tsuba incorporating plum-blossom designs.
The tsuba has a dark aged patina and shows signs of use and age, including surface wear and small irregularities. These characteristics are visible in the photographs.
Specifications
* Type: Tsuba (鍔)
* Form: Maru-gata (丸形)
* Technique: Sukashi (透かし), openwork
* Material: Iron
* Motif: Probably ume / plum blossom (梅)
* Origin: Japan
* Period: Unknown
* Maker/school: Unknown / unsigned
Condition: Antique condition with an aged iron patina and visible signs of wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Japanese Iron Sukashi Tsuba – Round Sword Guard with Plum Blossom Motif
An attractive Japanese tsuba (鍔), the traditional hand guard fitted between the blade and handle of a Japanese sword.
This example is of round maru-gata (丸形) form and is made of iron. The guard features an elegant sukashi (透かし) openwork design, with a prominent five-petalled floral motif, probably representing the ume (梅), or Japanese plum blossom.
The openwork creates a balanced composition around the central nakago-ana, through which the tang of the sword would pass. The relatively simple iron construction and restrained openwork give the piece a particularly elegant appearance.
Plum blossoms are a long-established subject in Japanese decorative arts and appear frequently in Japanese sword furniture. Museum examples include iron sukashi tsuba incorporating plum-blossom designs.
The tsuba has a dark aged patina and shows signs of use and age, including surface wear and small irregularities. These characteristics are visible in the photographs.
Specifications
* Type: Tsuba (鍔)
* Form: Maru-gata (丸形)
* Technique: Sukashi (透かし), openwork
* Material: Iron
* Motif: Probably ume / plum blossom (梅)
* Origin: Japan
* Period: Unknown
* Maker/school: Unknown / unsigned
Condition: Antique condition with an aged iron patina and visible signs of wear. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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