{"product_id":"ts-051","title":"Iron Tsuba with Flying Dragon in Gold and Silver Nunome Zogan – TS-051","description":"\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6d70c595-c1d0-43a7-b0c5-44085a92534d-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1ad32bf3-e6ca-46a4-a961-a4b38f72a2f9\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eType: Tsuba\u003cbr data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eMaterial: Iron with gold and silver nunome zogan (textile-inlay)\u003cbr data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eEstimated Age: Late Edo period (19th century)\u003cbr data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eSignature: Unsigned\u003cbr data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eMass: 97.9 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eThis iron tsuba presents a bold depiction of a dragon coiling through the sky above mountains, executed in delicate gold and silver nunome zogan (inlay resembling woven textile). The dragon—a timeless symbol of power, protection, and divine authority—appears in mid-ascent, its coiled body framed by waves of wind and cloud. The piece captures the momentary vitality of the mythic creature, representing the samurai ideal of controlled strength and vigilance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eThe tsuba is forged from iron, with well-defined carving and traces of gilded detailing preserved in the dragon’s claws, mane, and surrounding elements. Silver highlights accent the the land below, providing subtle contrast against the deep brown-black patina of the iron. The surface shows small patches of oxidation and a few shallow pits, particularly along the rim and near the nakago-ana, though the plate remains structurally sound. The seppa-dai and hitsu-ana are smoothly finished, indicating quality workmanship. The motif is presented in low relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eThe design and execution suggest influence from Mito or Edo-school artisans, known for combining strong ironwork with refined nunome zogan ornamentation. The lively dragon and stylized clouds are hallmarks of the late Edo taste for auspicious, dynamic imagery, often inspired by Chinese mythic motifs reinterpreted through Japanese sensibilities. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51463614791979,"sku":null,"price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6677\/4059\/files\/TS-051_3.jpg?v=1763417963","url":"https:\/\/www.moonrabbitblades.com\/products\/ts-051","provider":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}