Three iron tsuba. Edo period, 18th/19th century

Three iron tsuba. Edo period, 18th/19th century All decorated in relief with details in soft metal, a) of oval shape, with Chôkarô Sennin with his gourd and horse, signed Nara jû Toshimitsu, b) of mokkô shape, with slightly thickened rim and snail, asters, ominaeshi and a full moon, and c) of oval shape, with aquatic plants, lotus leaves and a wasp. (3) Height a) 6.1 cm; b) 7.7 cm; c) 6.9 cm

Category

Weaponry

Location

Köln

Dimensions

H 6.1 cm