Traditional Japanese Solid Copper Tsuba – Aki No Nanakusa (autumn Flowers)
Traditional Japanese Solid Copper Tsuba – Akino Nanakusa (AutumnFlowers)
Discover this superb Japanese sword guard (Tsuba)made of solid copper, featuring remarkable high-relief chiselingthat captures the poetry of Japanese flora.
Sale price, excluding shippingand display stand.
Description:
This round-shaped Tsuba(Maru-gata) showcases the classic theme of Aki no Nanakusa (TheSeven Herbs of Autumn). It features an abundance of chrysanthemums (Kiku)and seasonal flowers in sparkling high relief (Takabori), standing outsubtly against a textured geometric mesh background (Ami-ji).
The piece features a beautiful,nuanced patina, revealing the richness of the solid copper and preserving, in thecentral area (Seppa-dai), authentic traces of chisel work(Tagane-ato), bearing witness to its history and traditional craftsmanship.
Characteristics:
Discover this superb Japanese sword guard (Tsuba)made of solid copper, featuring remarkable high-relief chiselingthat captures the poetry of Japanese flora.
Sale price, excluding shippingand display stand.
Description:
This round-shaped Tsuba(Maru-gata) showcases the classic theme of Aki no Nanakusa (TheSeven Herbs of Autumn). It features an abundance of chrysanthemums (Kiku)and seasonal flowers in sparkling high relief (Takabori), standing outsubtly against a textured geometric mesh background (Ami-ji).
The piece features a beautiful,nuanced patina, revealing the richness of the solid copper and preserving, in thecentral area (Seppa-dai), authentic traces of chisel work(Tagane-ato), bearing witness to its history and traditional craftsmanship.
Characteristics:
- Type: Tsuba (Japanese sword guard)
Shape: Maru-gata (Round)
Motif: Aki no Nanakusa (Chrysanthemums and autumn flowers) on a geometric background
Material: Solid copper (Suakudo)
Style: Machi-Bori (Inspired by the Mino / Yanagawa School)
Period: Late Edo period / Early Meiji era (19th century)
Diameter: 70.5 mm
Thickness: 4.6 mm
Weight: 138 g (feels very substantial in the hand) - Condition: Good overall condition, beautiful period patina with characteristic signs of age.
- Precious material: 100% solid copper, offering substantial weight and an excellent grip.
Rich detail: Expressive floral reliefs and an intricately worked background create a beautiful play of light.
Authentic details: Historic hallmark markingsat the Nakago-ana.
250 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Copper
Reference (ID): 1804551
Availability: In stock
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