AF26477 Tsuba: Mumei(Unsigned):Figure

Order Number: AF26477

Tsuba: Figure
Signature: Mumei(Unsigned)

Dimensions: 5.95cm (2.34in) x 5.40cm (2.13in)
Thickness (Seppa-dai): 0.29cm (0.11in)
Weight: 49g

Period: Edo Period

Features: This vertically oval iron tsuba depicts a figure holding a bowl, rendered in high relief carving with gold inlay.

Comment: Smoke appears to be rising from the bowl in the figure’s hands. Perhaps the figure is enjoying a cup of tea, or perhaps they are lost in thought as they watch the smoke rising from something he have burned, an object holding cherished memories.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art estimation paper