A Kinko Tsuba
Edo period (19th century), signed Yoshu Matsuyama ju Ochi Michitsura
Copper, formed as an octopus with the tentacles and suction cups realistically carved, the eyes patinated shakudo
3in. (7.6cm.) long
With a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu (Sword-fitting especially worthy of preserving) no. 222351 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 1995.8.4
A Kinko Tsuba
Edo period (19th century), signed Yoshu Matsuyama ju Ochi Michitsura
Copper, formed as an octopus with the tentacles and suction cups realistically carved, the eyes patinated shakudo
3in. (7.6cm.) long
With a Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu (Sword-fitting especially worthy of preserving) no. 222351 issued by the Nihon Bijutsu Token Hozon Kyokai (Society for the Preservation of the Japan Art Sword), dated 1995.8.4
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