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"An iron plate tsuba that was mounted on a large katana, pierced in negative sukashi of a 48 petal kiku (chrysanthemum) flower. The spokes join in the center of the plate to the seppa-dai. Some of the spokes appear to be inlaid, some are not but it is very hard to tell based on the age and quality of the work. There seems to be no regular pattern to which pieces have been inserted. These details are difficult to see without the use of high powered lighting and magnification. The iron appears well forged and finished to represent great strength. Seems to date to Late Muromachi period (16th century)." (Long)
9.60cm x 9.80cm x 0.50cm |
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