Tsuba - Heianjo Sukashi

Description:

The Tsuba is made in "Sukashi" technique, potentially made with a chisel technique without the usage of filing - which were not available as tool by that century. The motive representing a Sukashi-Style Flower called "Jidaimon" or "Yaegiku" (Double-flowering chrysanthemum). The patination and color of steel is typical for these early authentic historic pieces.

School: Heianjo-Sukashi

Age: Early Edo Period / Region: Kyoto former Heian

Dimension: Size 84,2 mm x 80,0 mm x 4,4 mm (4,7 mm), 67 g

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Article Number: T004                                                           sold - no longer available