G26 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Posted June 19, 2019 I would appreciate any information about style, age, and technique for this tsuba. Its dimensions are 7 x 6.8 x 3 cms. Thanks. Quote
dominnimod Posted June 19, 2019 Report Posted June 19, 2019 The style seems Aizu Shoami, edo period, Some characteristics are the theme, shinmaru gata(round shape), both hitsu ana shaped as kogai-ana, foliage inlaid in shakudo and nunome gold details Here are some examples: Quote
G26 Posted June 19, 2019 Author Report Posted June 19, 2019 Thank you Jose. That's very helpful. There's a strong resemblance, particularly to your first example. Thank you, too, for the description of technique. I feel that I understand this tsuba much better now. Glen B. Quote
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