Yamgane Tsuba

Mokko gata (4 lobed) tachi kanagushi tsuba made of yamagane.  the plate is covered by radial nanako of a courser variety which was more common in the 14th and 15th centuries.  Squarish hitsuana adds to the image of age, and the plate is covered by a large amount of black lacquer on both sides.  The mimi is a well-fitted fukurin. Nice colour, size and technique.

5.6 x 5.4 x 0.25 cm seppadai, 0.4 cm mimi

Late Muromachi  period to Azuchi period (mid 16th c.)