A fine Satsuma Tsuba, Late Edo ca. 1800’s NBTHK Hozon, Boxed
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Features:
Well forged and carved fine iron plate with a beautiful high raised motif carving design of bamboo. The workmanship is stunning. The tsuba has both hitsu-ana plugged in black shakudo.
The motif is mixed with a deep and lustrous dark chocolate brown patina. The tsuba is in an outstanding condition.
Sizes : 8.52 cm x 8.19 cm, thickness at seppa-dai : 3.9 mm