Aizu-Shoami Tsuba

Reference Number	TU-10859
Title	[ Ax and Hatchet ] Aizu Shoami Tsuba
Time	The Edo period (1603 - 1868)
Inscription	No Inscription
L x W x H	8.1 x 7.5 x 0.4 cm
Nakago Hole	2.7 x 0.65 cm
Weight	139 g
Material	Tetsu (iron)
Box	Wooden Box
Certificate	Hozon Tosogu Kanteisho issued by NBTHK on April 19 of 2007
Description	A certificate issued by NBTHK (Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai) is attached. According to the certificate, this tsuba is made of iron. Hammer pattern is made intentionally on both sides (=Tsuchime-ji). The shape of this tsuba is called "Sumikiri-kaku-gata". The hatchet (Ono) is expressed in high-relief carving (=Takabori). The ax (Nata) is expressed in the "In-Sukashi" openwork. The rim part is outlined in the "Uchikaeshi" method. This tsuba is categorized as "Aizu-Shoami Tsuba". The color of this tsuba is tasteful as it is forged very well. Rather large tsuba.
Price	Sold, thank you !

Features
	This tsuba is made of iron.
	Hammer pattern is made intentionally on both sides.
	This kind of shape is called "Sumikirikaku-Gata".
	The ax is expressed in high-relief carving.
	The Hatchet is expressed in small openwork.