Wakizashi Tsuba
Quality tsuba representative of solid craftsmanshipon the much-loved and popular theme of the legend of the immortalGama Sennin. The solid Dote-mimi rim gives this Tsuba perfect balanceperfect balance and an impression of martial power.
The tripartite marriage of blackened irontripartite of blackened iron, gold and patinated silver is typical of theSamurai commissions. Unlike purely decorative pieces,this one recounts a ritual in two stages (Invocation / Result), which makes it an excellentmakes it an excellent subject for discussion and display.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This Tsuba presents a continuous, dynamic narrativebetween obverse and reverse, illustrating the legend of the Taoist immortalGama Sennin.
Face (Obverse): The Ritual
The tripartite marriage of blackened irontripartite of blackened iron, gold and patinated silver is typical of theSamurai commissions. Unlike purely decorative pieces,this one recounts a ritual in two stages (Invocation / Result), which makes it an excellentmakes it an excellent subject for discussion and display.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Tsuba de Wakizashi
Shape: Oval (Nade-maru-gata)
Profile: Dote-mimi (Edge massive raised bead).
Material : Tight-grained wrought iron, natural brown-black patina.
Style / School: Blacksmith (Shoami style).
Era: Mid/late Edo period (18th - 19th century).
Dimensions : 69mm x 78 mm
Weight:114 grs
This Tsuba presents a continuous, dynamic narrativebetween obverse and reverse, illustrating the legend of the Taoist immortalGama Sennin.
Face (Obverse): The Ritual
- The Subject : A Sennin (hermit immortal) figured in a state of ascetic trance. He is represented barefoot, symbolizing his renunciation of the material world.
The Detail Rare: The character is captured in a precise action: chewing or expressing through the mouth mouth a sacred element (an incantation, amulet or plant of immortality), a powerful and uncommon iconographic detail.
Fusion Natural: Her leafy garment is chiseled with the same texture as the flowering tree that shelters it, illustrating the total fusion of the being with its environment.
Incrustations : Gold rehauts on the garment and the tree, underscoring the spiritual dimension of the scene.
- The Companion: A mystical toad is depicted in relief, leaping into a water suggested by aquatic plants.
The Celestial Celestial: In the upper part, oblique lines in Silver (Mimi-zogan technique) depict either the snow-capped peaks of sacred mountains, or a magical rainfall invoked by the Sennin.
The Edge (Mimi): The broad Dote-mimi profile is richly adorned with silver plating that frames the scene with a lunar sheen contrasting with the raw strength of the iron.
550 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Wrought iron
Reference (ID): 1738658
Availability: In stock
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