{"product_id":"ts-043","title":"Iron Mokko-gata Tsuba with Fine Line Texture – TS-043","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eType: Tsuba\u003cbr data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"73\"\u003eMaterial: Iron with copper fukurin\u003cbr data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eEstimated Age: Late Edo period (19th century)\u003cbr data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"138\"\u003eMass: 67.9 g\u003cbr data-start=\"150\" data-end=\"153\"\u003eSignature: Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"670\"\u003eThis mokko-shaped iron tsuba presents a balanced, four-lobed outline with a refined surface of diagonal lines across larger vertical stripes, creating a subtle textile-like rhythm across the face. The linear patterning adds quiet elegance and reflects the Japanese sensibility for texture and restraint rather than overt decoration. The overall form is practical yet graceful, evoking the utilitarian beauty that characterized much of the Edo-period sword furniture made for everyday wear rather than ostentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eThe tsuba has a beautiful copper fukurin rim showing decorative carving, with gentle vine-like scrolling visible in angled light.  The piece has developed a deep, stable patina with warm brown undertones, and the copper patina is still intact save for some rubbing on the rim. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eIn form and finish, this tsuba recalls the restrained style seen in Higo-influenced works, where surface treatment and silhouette carried aesthetic weight more than pictorial motifs.\u003cstrong data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51427430072619,"sku":null,"price":579.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6677\/4059\/files\/TS-043_3_ec3ba78a-5452-49d2-bbe2-61f3b9eb3089.jpg?v=1763419300","url":"https:\/\/www.moonrabbitblades.com\/products\/ts-043","provider":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}