| Product No. TSU-3100 無銘 | |
|---|---|
| Design | Chrysanthemum and Paulownia |
| Mei | Mumei, but probably the Akita-shoami school |
| Material | Brass |
| Shape | Kikka-gata, Chrysanthemum-shaped |
| Region | Akita, Dewa Province |
| Era | Late Edo Period |
| Box | Paulownia wood |
| Height | 7 cm (2.8 in) |
| Width | 6.9 cm (2.7 in) |
| Thickness | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
Price |
65,000 JPY |
| Paulownia and chrysanthemum are emblems of high status in Japan. This tsuba features a paulownia flower carved into the hiraji/flat surface, with chrysanthemum flowers shaped along the rim. A bold and superbly designed tsuba, crafted from brass with a unique patina reminiscent of the work of the Akita Shōami school. |
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