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Japanese Shakudo Nanako Tsuba, Possibly Edo Period

Winning Bid $390.00
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Location: BRG Waltham

Item #: 128620
Condition: Excellent - Very minor blemishes, hardly noticible.
Categories: Objects , Decorative
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Item Description

The tsuba was placed between the blade and the handle of a sword, and meant to protect the hand both from sliding down the blade during a thrust, and to a lesser extent from an opponent's blade. It also helped to balance the weapon. During the Edo period Japan was at peace, and so tsubas became mainly decorative in function, and more technically advanced in production, with greater detail, and more common use of gold. They were made by craftsmen who only produced tsubas, and were often passed down as heirlooms.
This fine example is made of heavy blackened iron, and decorated with gold and copper alloy (shakudo) warriors on horseback racing over the Uji river on the front. The back is covered with very fine stippling (nanako), and features a landscape of mountains and trees.
Unsigned. 2.5" diameter. Not authenticated.

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