| This tsuba features a boldly stylized character in openwork, possibly representing the character "Kotobuki" (longevity) in seal script. The design transforms the character itself into a decorative motif, expressing not only its meaning but also its artistic beauty. The tightly forged, dark-toned iron displays prominent iron bones (tekkotsu) along the rim. The bold, powerful openwork harmonizes with the rich texture of the iron, creating a robust and dignified tsuba that exemplifies the strong, unadorned beauty characteristic of the Owari school. The tsuba is accompanied by a Tokubetsu Kicho Kodogu certificate issued in 1967. |
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