{"product_id":"ts-16","title":"大森英秀 - Ōmori Teruhide - Swallows over Waves - TS-016","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Tsuba\u003cbr data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eMaterial: Copper with mixed metal inlay\u003cbr data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMass: 117.5 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"593\"\u003eThis finely carved tsuba depicts a dynamic scene of swallows darting above crashing waves. The birds are gilt, and their legs are gold wire inlay. Their forms in flight suggesting both freedom and vitality; a popular Edo-period motif symbolizing perseverance and the return of spring. Below, the stylized waves roll in deep relief, their crests accented with small gold inlay that evokes sea spray under sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eSigned Ōmori Teruhide (大森英秀) on the seppa-dai, this work showcases the influence of the Ōmori school of Edo, renowned for their mastery of wave carving (\u003cem data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"765\"\u003enami sukashi\u003c\/em\u003e) and richly detailed marine themes. The dark, textured patina of the plate contrasts elegantly with the warm metallic highlights, lending the piece both movement and serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51488988430635,"sku":null,"price":989.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/6677\/4059\/files\/TS-016_17_fcec0c87-fe3c-4bd4-b8e7-ebc50fe3ce22.jpg?v=1762908886","url":"https:\/\/www.moonrabbitblades.com\/products\/ts-16","provider":"Moon Rabbit Blades and Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}