AF26076 Tsuba:Soheishi Nyudo Soten saku, resident of Hikone in Koshu Provincel (Hozon Tosogu)

Order No.: AF26076

Tsuba: Design of Li Bai Viewing a Waterfall (Hozon Tosogu)
Signature: “Soheishi Nyudo Soten saku, resident of Hikone in Koshu Province”
藻柄子宗典製　広州彦根住

Dimensions: 7.67 cm x 7.72 cm
Thickness (seppadai): 0.47 cm
Weight: 103 g

Period: Edo period

Description:
A round iron tsuba carved in relief (nikubori), incorporating openwork (sukashi), and decorated with inlay and polychrome accents (iroe). The design depicts the famous Chinese poet Li Bai contemplating a waterfall, a classical and poetic subject rendered with refined craftsmanship.