A large Saotome Tsuba, Early Edo
SOLD
Features:
Strong, thick, & powerful fine well forged iron tsuba with a beautiful well executed & precise well balanced symmetrical motif design in sukashi "cut-out work's" in to the space.
Beautiful color & patina, a rich deep dark blackish/brown, in excellent condition with no damage.
All spokes are intact, no crack, no damage, no repairs !
Sizes : 9.36 cm x 9.12 cm
Thickness : 5.6 mm thick at seppa-dai & 6.7 mm at mimi / edge