Légende

Crossguard tsuba, Nakai Tomotsune II; signed. Early 18th century Edo period, 1603–1868. Japan, Nagato province, Hagi. Iron tsuba, round; diameter 8.3 cm, thickness 0.4 cm. Oval seppa-dai; hitsu- and kogai of identical shape. Openwork positive openwork decoration depicting swallows among willow branches; small gold spots nunome technique on the branches. Rectangular edge kaku mimi., A circular metal object with an openwork design rests against a light gray background; the object has a dark brown and rust-colored patina with areas of lighter brown and black, showing a weathered texture and slight metallic sheen. The design features a raised central section and several elongated openings surrounded by curving, interlaced elements, creating a patterned lattice. The rim is rounded and darker in color, and the surface shows small scratches and variations in tone across the decorative raised areas.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26A20_302

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

71.5Mo (1.4Mo) / 42.3cm x 42.3cm / 5000 x 5000 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Crossguard tsuba Nakai Tomotsune II signed Early 18th century Edo period 1603–1868 Japan Nagato province Hagi Iron tsuba round diameter 8.3 cm thickness 0.4 cm Oval seppa-dai hitsu- kogai identical shape Openwork positive openwork decoration depicting swallows willow branches small gold spots nunome technique branches Rectangular edge kaku mimi circular metal object openwork design rests light gray background object dark brown rust-colored patina areas lighter brown black showing weathered texture slight metallic sheen design features raised central section several elongated openings surrounded curving interlaced elements creating patterned lattice rim rounded darker color surface small scratches variations tone across decorative raised areas.