Very early brass tachi kanagushi tsuba

[Willowyck]

Dear members,

 

Here is one tsuba I once bought from a good friend here on the forum. Photo and description are by him.

A very early brass tachi kanagushi tsuba - a rare piece. It is very likely that this brass is imported. It is darker, richer and more visually elegant than brass produced in Japan by the late Momoyama period. This is the type of brass used in contemporary Onin tsuba. Note that the sukashi is chiselled, not cut-out with a saw. The plate has been covered by black lacquer which remains in many areas. The hitsu-ana is likely original and of an early form - low and elongated.

 

Mid Muromachi Period (late 15th c.)

6.1 x 5.9 x 0.2

 

SOLD

[Willowyck]

Yes, you are right Peter. Here are some more photos.

[Fuuten]

I used to have a very nice tsuba in the same design that was covered by the remains black lacquer. I hope this is a different one

[Willowyck]

Dear members,

 

some more photos made in full daylight to show the great color of the material it is made. it is very expressive and a historical object of its time.

 

Kindest regards