AF25365 Tsuba: Openwork of Asymmetrical Diamond Crests Mumei (Unsigned) (Attributed to the Kanayama School) (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)

Ordering Number: AF25365

Tsuba: Openwork of Asymmetrical Diamond Crests (NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Mumei (Unsigned) (Attributed to the Kanayama School)

Dimensions: 6.40 cm × 6.42 cm (2.52 in × 2.53 in)
Thickness at center: 0.32 cm (0.13 in)
Weight: 91 g

Period: Edo Period

Description:
This rounded-square iron tsuba features a hammered surface and displays asymmetrical diamond crest motifs rendered in ji-sukashi openwork. The rim is finished in a maru-mimi style, and the overall design conveys the distinctive character and understated charm associated with works attributed to the Kanayama school.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art appraisal paper
NBTHK Hozon Tosogu certificate