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Item Type:
tsuba
Item Type:
Fittings - tsuba
Description:
This tanto sized tsuba is of 'Nobuie style' (late Edo). Mei: 信家 (Nobuie) |
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Item Type:
tsuba
Item Type:
Fittings - tsuba
Description:
A nice Mid/Late Shinto era Shōami Tsuba in Nagegaku Gata (rounded square) featuring a water wheel in shakudo and silver with gold highlights and a pine tree in shakudo with gold highlights. Width: 75mm |
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Item Type:
tsuba
Item Type:
Fittings - tsuba
Description:
This is a fine Katchushi sukashi tsuba of maru gata shape. It represents Dharma wheel, a well-known Buddhist symbol. It may symbolize a manifestation of faith or a prayer for protection. Patina has a good blackish colour. Width: 72mm |
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Item Type:
tsuba
Item Type:
Fittings - tsuba
Description:
Very thick, well carved Namban with dragons in high relief extending beyond the width of the rim and deeply carved. Nice iron of higher quality than most typical Namban. Treatment of seppa-dai and kozuka/kogai openings is not in the typical Namban style. Double dragons in the clouds are a traditional Chinese motif for good fortune and prosperity. Width: 78mm |
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