{"product_id":"ts-044","title":"Sukashi Tsuba with Grain Sheaves Motif – TS-044","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eType: Tsuba\u003cbr data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eMaterial: Iron or steel\u003cbr data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eEstimated Age: Late Edo period (19th century)\u003cbr data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eMass: 122.9 g\u003cbr data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eSignature: Unsigned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eThis finely cut iron tsuba features a bold sukashi (openwork) design showing curving sheaves of grain blowing in the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eThe tsuba is forged of iron or steel with a rich dark surface and smooth finish. The edges are neatly rounded, and the openwork is precise, showing careful work and thoughtful symmetry. Copper sekigane inserts reinforce the nakago-ana, a sign of adaptation for practical mounting. The piece exhibits no major flaws or losses, only natural wear from age. Its thickness and uniform weight distribution give it a pleasing solidity in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51427371712811,"sku":null,"price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6677\/4059\/files\/TS-044_4_99718617-f936-4a8a-9223-2d2a8f7a5f30.jpg?v=1763419194","url":"https:\/\/www.moonrabbitblades.com\/products\/ts-044","provider":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}