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Tsuba

Tsuba: mumei 'Rashomon'

2017/01/03

Tsuba:
Mei (signature) : mumei(Unsigned)

Length : 7.96 cm x 7.95 cm ( 3.13 inches x 3.13 inches)
Thickness of rim: 0.47cm ( 0.19 inches)
Weight : 145 grams.
Jidai(era) : Later Edo Period

Special feature: Battle between Japanese demon ‘Oni’ and Watanabe Tsuna at Rashomon is engraved on Shakudo Tsuba. Rim is inlaid with gold.
It was told that the demon live at Rashomon (main gate of Heian-kyo).

AOI estimation paper
In Kiri box.

Price : JPY 155,000-.

-Tsuba