Caption

Crossguard tsuba, Tomotsugu; Japanese; Edo period 1603–1868, 19th century ; tsuba, height 8.0 cm, width 7.8 cm, depth 0.6 cm. Openwork sukashi in the shape of a seven-petaled mokkô rosette, with openwork petals divided by arched lines forming a spiderweb pattern, integrally woven ryôhitsu ana holes and an oval seppa-dai. Signed. Materials: metal; function: sword crossguard for katana., A round, flat metal object with an openwork floral or wheel-like pattern sits against a plain grey background; the metal appears dark brown with areas of lighter brown and subtle reddish-brown tones, showing a slightly rough, aged surface and varied patina.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_016

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103.0Mb (1.7Mb) / 20.0in x 20.0in / 6000 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Crossguard tsuba Tomotsugu Japanese Edo period 1603–1868 19th century tsuba height 8.0 cm width 7.8 cm depth 0.6 cm Openwork sukashi shape seven-petaled mokkô rosette openwork petals divided arched lines forming spiderweb pattern integrally woven ryôhitsu ana holes oval seppa-dai Signed Materials metal function sword crossguard katana round flat metal object openwork floral wheel- pattern sits plain grey background dark brown areas lighter brown subtle reddish-brown tones showing slightly rough aged surface varied patina.