AF24448 Tsuba: Tsunemasa (written seal mark)

Tsuba:
Inscription: Tsunemasa(written seal) 常正
Dimensions: 7.26cm x 6.42cm (2.9in x 2.5in)
Thickness of rim: 0.54cm (0.2in)
Weight: 145g

Era: Edo period
Features: A substantial, solid-copper tsuba featuring a carved lion on the front and peonies on the reverse. The authenticity of the signature is uncertain.
The combination of a lion and peonies is a traditional motif derived from Buddhist lore. According to legend, the lion can rid itself of parasites by drinking the night dew that falls from peony blossoms.

In Kiri box
Aoi Art estimation paper