Tsuba Japanese antique Iron Mumei Shikunshi design Edo era —
Shikunshi is a term that honors the four species of orchids, bamboos, chrysanthemums. And plums as sovereigns among plants and trees. Also, a design or pattern using all of them. Originally, in Chinese, a sovereign was a person who possessed virtue, learning, and courtesy. And all literati aspired to be a sovereign. The characteristics of the four types of plants (orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, and plum). Are similar to those of a sovereign, and so they became the representative materials for literati paintings. 7.01 cm 2.76. Length 7.56 cm 2.98. Height 0.44cm (0.17in). Weight 91g (3.21oz). So you may be billed these charges when this item be delivered. Please feel free to ask us if you have any questions! Please enjoy your shopping!
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