A Ko-shoami, possibly Muromachi tsuba for sale ($545)

[Jorgensen]

A Ko-shoami, possibly Muromachi tsuba

 

Iron, sumiiri-mokkōgata tsuba with images of warabi (ferns) in the four corners of the tsuba in sukashi. The design is an old one dating from Jomon times, and represents a fern just as it emerges and unfolds, symbolizing spring, life, rebirth.

 

The shape and thickness makes this an interesting tsuba. Possibly Ko-Shōami. Hitsu-ana might be a later addition? If a later addition this may indicate this is an older tsuba: circa Muromachi.

 

Number "146" written inside nakago-ana indicates this tsuba have been part of a museum- or large collection.

 

 

Mei/signature:
Mumei

 

School/province:
Possibly Ko-Shoami

 

Period/age:
Early Edo or possibly Muromachi

 

Measures:
6.95 cm x 6.80 cm x 0.25 cm

 

Certificate:
No

 

Included:
NO kiri box included

 

Asking price:
$545 or best offer
+ shipping

 

https://tsubashi.com...bly-muromachi-tsuba/

 

 

 

 

 

[Winchester]

PM sent with questions. Thank you in advance.

[Jorgensen]

1 hour ago, Winchester said:

PM sent with questions. Thank you in advance.

 

Replied. Thank you. 

[Jorgensen]

Reduced... now $445