Iron Ground Mokko Tsuba Founder Of Painting-Style Japanese #KU0274 —
Tsuba / Japanese Sword Guard. This is a period piece, with gold and silver inlay. This is a high carved wood melon with landscape design on iron ground by Kaneie, a master craftsman of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Kaneike is said to be the founder of the pictorial style sword mounts, and left works depicting landscapes, figures, and doushaku, etc. In high carved plowshares on iron. It is slightly inlaid with gold and silver, and has a variety of shapes such as a nakagakure and jyukuri-shaped sword. The inscriptions are “Joshu Fushimi Sumi Kaneya” and “Yamashiro Province Fushimi Sumi Kaneya”. He is famous as a master craftsman in the early days when sword mounts became an independent art form from a part of sword mountings. 8.1cm, width: approx. 7.6cm, thickness: 0.4cm. 2.9cm, 0.3cm, 0.8cm. The tsuba, also known as the sword guard, is an integral component of Japanese swords that serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose. The tsuba is a circular or oval-shaped plate made of metal or other materials that sits between the sword blade and the handle. Not only does the tsuba protect the wielder’s hand from sliding onto the blade during combat, but it also enhances the sword’s overall beauty with its intricate designs and motifs. Many tsuba are crafted with elaborate patterns, such as flora, fauna, and mythical creatures, which reflect the values and beliefs of Japanese culture. The tsuba’s craftsmanship and design are often a reflection of the swordsmith’s skill and the sword owner’s taste, making it an essential component of Japanese sword collecting. Whether it’s a simple and elegant tsuba or a highly decorated and ornate one, the tsuba adds to the allure and fascination of Japanese swords. Weekends are not available because post office is closed. All return requests must be made within 60 days of the receipt of the item. Thank you very much for your visiting. Please visit my store as well. There may be items you are looking for. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Tsuba”. The seller is “nex_tokyo” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Primary Material: Metal
- Color: NA
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Age: NA
- Maker: NA
Categorised as: iron
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