Thoughts on Tsuba

[Jeffo]

Hi Board,

 

on my last Trip to Japan I bought that Tsuba. Anybody has seen something similar or has any thought or informations about that type ?

Very kind regards 

- jeff

[Spartancrest]

Daikon theme- they can be represented as long and slender or short and round   this one in the MFA Boston https://collections.mfa.org/objects/11846

 

 Metropolitan museum of art https://www.metmuseu...lection/search/34367

 

 

      https://www.bonhams....ctions/16021/lot/77/

 

 

Is this your example?  https://ginza.choshu..._3350/3334/k3334.htm      "Kabu ni Hamaguri" (Turnip and Clams)

 

The copper base is carved into a beveled corner and finished with a leather-like grain, and the tsuba features highly engraved turnips and clams. These two themes, which are in season in spring, are incredibly refreshing.

The turnip, shining white with silver painting, is depicted realistically, and the large, spreading turnip leaves are expressed in minute detail.

The back features a depiction of flowing clouds and flowing water with clams.

 

[Jake6500]

As usual Dale has pretty much said it all! 

 

A nice motif reflective of life in the Japanese rural countryside where this crop was commonly grown.