TSUBA hamaguri - Japan - Edo period (1603-1868)

TSUBA hamaguri
Japan
Edo period (1603-1868)
Shibuichi, shakudo, brass
H.: 7.6; L.: 7 cm; Thickness: 0.4 mm
H. Nakago Hitsu Ana: 3 cm

Clam-shaped tsuba, called “hamaguri” in Japanese, in shibuichi, decorated with seaweed in shakudo and brass; two diverging lines appear on the shell.
The ligament is depicted on the reverse side.
Nakago hitsu ana chiseled with foliage.

Transport box.

Ref.: 6899

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