AF25090 Tsuba: Cloud and Dragon Design Mumei (unsigned) (Koudai Jingo) (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Ordering Number: AF25090

Tsuba: Cloud and Dragon Design (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Mumei (unsigned) (Koudai Jingo)

Dimensions: 7.42 cm × 7.95 cm (2.92 in × 3.13 in)
Thickness at center: 0.44 cm (0.17 in)
Weight: 125 g

Period: Edo Period

Description:
This mokko-shaped iron tsuba depicts a dragon emerging through clouds, rendered in sukidashi-bori carving and enhanced with inlay work. The rounded rim (maru-mimi) complements the refined composition, creating a tasteful and atmospheric piece characteristic of the Jingo tradition.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art appraisal paper
NBTHK Hozon Tosogu certificate