Description

This antique iron Tsuba from the Edo period features a Kuruma Sukashi Zu (wheel openwork design). It is attributed to the Sho-ami school, renowned for their intricate openwork and metalworking skills. The wheel motif, known as Genji Guruma, symbolizes the passage of time and reincarnation, referencing the oxcarts from The Tale of Genji.

Edo period antique Tsuba for Samurai Sword with NBTHK Kantesho Certificate (T-851)
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Edo period antique Tsuba for Samurai Sword with NBTHK Kantesho Certificate (T-851)

Tsuba

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Maker

Sho-ami

School

Sho-Ami

Era

Edo

About the school

Shoami School正阿弥派

1 Jūyō Tōken
Dealer

Samurai Museum

samuraimuseum.jp

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