Katana - Iron (cast/wrought) - Japan

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Japanese iron tsuba of the Shōnai School, unsigned, featuring a wood‑grain and plum blossom motif with brass inlay, 6 × 7.3 cm with 0.3 cm thickness, dating to circa 1825.

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Japanese Iron Tsuba – Shōnai School – Wood Grain & Plum Blossoms – c. 1825
Material: Iron with brass inlay
Dimensions: 6 × 7.3 cm
Signature: Unsigned
Date: Circa 1825

Description:
An elegant iron tsuba attributed to the Shōnai School, intricately pierced with a wood grain motif and plum blossoms (ume), symbolizing resilience and renewal. The design is enhanced with delicate brass inlay, adding a subtle contrast and depth to the composition.

Dating to the late Edo period (c.1825), this unsigned piece reflects the refined aesthetic and skilled craftsmanship associated with regional sword fittings of the time. The organic interplay between negative space and textured iron surface demonstrates both functional artistry and symbolic meaning.

A fine example for collectors of Japanese sword fittings, with historical and decorative appeal.

Japanese Iron Tsuba – Shōnai School – Wood Grain & Plum Blossoms – c. 1825
Material: Iron with brass inlay
Dimensions: 6 × 7.3 cm
Signature: Unsigned
Date: Circa 1825

Description:
An elegant iron tsuba attributed to the Shōnai School, intricately pierced with a wood grain motif and plum blossoms (ume), symbolizing resilience and renewal. The design is enhanced with delicate brass inlay, adding a subtle contrast and depth to the composition.

Dating to the late Edo period (c.1825), this unsigned piece reflects the refined aesthetic and skilled craftsmanship associated with regional sword fittings of the time. The organic interplay between negative space and textured iron surface demonstrates both functional artistry and symbolic meaning.

A fine example for collectors of Japanese sword fittings, with historical and decorative appeal.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Shōnai School
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Iron (cast/wrought)
Condition
Good
Height
7.3 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
0.3 cm
Overall Length
7.3 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850, 1850-1900
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
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