NihontoWatchNihontoWatchOWARI Tsuba : Sukashi design; Diamond in a Zig-Zag Configuration ( ori-iribishi ) Momoyama Period Late 16th Century ( Tensho / Keicho era ) NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Certificate 2017 In Japanese this subject is called ‘Ori-iribishi’ expressing a generous cheerful mood. The disappearance of the earlier design of solidity and strength result from political and social developments in the Momoyama period. This slightly heavy appearance is a bold statement of pride. (From the Sasano Sensei collection and featured in his Silver book: Japanese Sword Guards Masterpieces From The Sasano Collection By Sasano Masayuki) Page 196 , Tsuba 164 Owari. Comments: This is an exceptionally rare Tsuba and has beautiful Iron Colour and Tekkotsu.( Iron Bones )
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