Daisho Of Kobushi-gata Tsubas In Iron Depicting Chrysanthemums - Edo Period (1603 - 1868).

JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868). Daisho of Kobushi-Gata tsubas for katana and wakizachi, made of finely openwork iron in the shape of chrysanthemums. Very slight traces of oxidation. Diameters: 9.6 and 6.7 cm. The tsubas are sold with their presentation box. Notes: In Japan, the chrysanthemum (kiku) is the symbol of longevity, purity, and rebirth. The quintessential imperial flower, associated with the sun, it embodies order, continuity, and nobility of spirit. Among the samurai, the chrysanthemum takes on a more internal dimension: it represents dignity in the face of passing time and the serene acceptance of death. A flower that blooms in autumn, it reminds the warrior that beauty and honor reach their peak at the very moment when everything is destined to disappear.