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A KAMAKURA-BORI STYLE TSUBA
MUROMACHI PERIOD (CIRCA 1450)
The rounded diamond-form (otofuku mokko) iron plate is pierced with three stylized banners (sashimono) and is carved in low relief with a design of wistaria and grass. The slightly raised rim has delicate iron bones along the edge. Much of the plate still retains its original lacquer surface but the hitsu-ana is added later--height 9cm., width 8.9cm., thickness at center 4.25mm., at edge 3mm.
MUROMACHI PERIOD (CIRCA 1450)
The rounded diamond-form (otofuku mokko) iron plate is pierced with three stylized banners (sashimono) and is carved in low relief with a design of wistaria and grass. The slightly raised rim has delicate iron bones along the edge. Much of the plate still retains its original lacquer surface but the hitsu-ana is added later--height 9cm., width 8.9cm., thickness at center 4.25mm., at edge 3mm.