TSUBA animated by THREE stylized CRANES

Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)

Iron

H.: 7.2; L.: 7 cm

Nakago-Ana: 2.6 cm

Sign

Tsuba nagamarugata with openwork decoration of three stylized cranes.

This animal, called Tsuru, is a symbol of longevity.

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