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Japan chrysanthemum tsuba

$1,772.18
£1,328.36
€1,500
CA$2,434.67
A$2,718.08
CHF 1,424.23
MX$33,272
NOK 18,087.79
SEK 17,054.49
DKK 11,418.55

About the Item

Iron tsuba in the shape of a chrysanthemum (kikugata), openworked in negative with foliage and geometric patterns. Chrysanthemum shaped tsuba were quite popular in the Edo period as the flower was considered a symbol of nobility and elegance. Kikugata are often openworked in negative. This creates intricate and delicate patterns that reflect the level of sophistication and refinement of the craftsmen. Tsuba are Japanese sword guards that have become highly decorative objects of prestige over the years. Many different subjects have been depicted on tsuba : animals, fairy tales, battle scenes or, more simply, recurring geometric motifs in Japanese cultural history (waves, nanako, kuruma). These tsuba are made from iron, shakudo shibuichi or copper, with gold and silver decoration. Before the Edo period, they were simple, mainly functional and utilitarian, protecting the hands and blocking a sword attack. With a basic and rather crude finish, they were often produced by blade smiths or armour manufacturers. It was during the Edo period, with the artistic boom generated by the stability of the country, that tsuba became works of art in their ownright, with famous schools of production. Japan–Edo period (1603-1868) Width: 2.9 in. (7.3 cm)–depth: 3 in. (7.7 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 7.3 in (18.55 cm)Depth: 7.7 in (19.56 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D-2023-11091stDibs: LU8311235340762

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