Product No. TSU-2839 無銘(水戸) | |
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Design | Willow and Herons |
Mei | Mumei, but has been attriubuted to the Mito-tradition |
Material | Shibuichi with gold, silver, Shakudo, and copper inlay |
Shape | Nadekaku, Square without corners |
Region | Mito, Hitachi Province |
Era | Late Edo Period |
Box | Paulownia wood |
Height | 6.6 cm (2.6 in) |
Width | 5.9 cm (2.3 in) |
Thickness | 0.4 cm (0.2 in) |
Status | Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu |
Certification Date | Passed the Shinsa in August 2024 |
Price |
125,000 JPY |
The theme of this Tsuba is Willow and Herons. It was a popular and traditional theme at that time. The Sukibori, Kebori, and Zogan iroe techniques were used to craft this Tsuba. The use of the different materials and colors were skillfully crafted to enhance the design. It is Mumei, but has been attributed to the Mito Tradition and passed the Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu shinsa in August 2024. |