Ordering number:AF26320

Tsuba: Namako-sukashi (Sea Cucumber Openwork)
Signature: Unsigned (Mumei)

Dimensions: 8.64 cm × 8.65 cm (3.40 in × 3.41 in)
Thickness of center: 0.58 cm (0.23 in)
Weight: 174 g

Period: Edo Period

Description:
An iron namako-sukashi (sea cucumber openwork) tsuba, decorated with an inlaid design of a climbing vine. The elegant vine motif contrasts beautifully with the bold openwork, creating a refined yet dynamic composition characteristic of Edo-period sword fittings.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art estimation paper

Auction Starting Price: 35,000 JPY

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