| This tsuba has been attributed to the Choshu school. Choshu metalworkers flourished during the Edo period, primarily in Hagi, Nagato Province. They were renowned for their intricate carving and skillful openwork techniques. Particularly accomplished in realistic depictions of birds, flowers, and plants, they produced numerous elegant and richly decorative works in iron. The peony, the subject of this tsuba, is traditionally known as the "King of Flowers" and symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Large blooming peonies, buds, and leaves are skillfully arranged, with openwork incorporated into the composition. The flowers are rendered in delicate, three-dimensional carving, beautifully capturing their luxuriant appearance. The harmonious combination of intricate carving and openwork creates an elegant and richly decorative tsuba, characteristic of the Choshu school. The tsuba passed the NBTHK Hozon Tosogu shinsa in 2026. |
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