Type: Tsuba Material: Iron Signature: Unsigned Mass: 52.1 g
An elegant openwork (sukashi) iron tsuba featuring a symmetrical chrysanthemum petal motif radiating from the central seppa-dai. The design forms a balanced pattern of alternating lobes, suggestive of stylized clouds or the layered petals of a kiku (chrysanthemum) blossom; a motif deeply associated with longevity, nobility, and the Imperial household. The openwork allows the sword’s blade and hilt to remain visually connected, reflecting the Edo-period taste for refined simplicity and functional beauty.
The tsuba is forged from well-patinated iron with a uniform dark brown surface and a smooth texture.
