Tsuba
ca. 1670-1700 (made)
| Place of origin |
This tsuba is of a rounded aori shape which is decorated in engraved brass. It depicts an eagle in bold relief holding a monkey in it's talons, as well as the stem and foliage of a fine tree. The ground contains faint striations radiating from the centre called amida-yasuri.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Iron with engraved brass relief |
| Brief description | Hand guard (tsuba) for a sword, iron with engraved brass relief of eagle and monkey, Japan, ca. 1670-1700. |
| Physical description | Hand guard (tsuba) for a sword, iron with engraved brass relief of eagle and monkey. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Yamanaka & Co. (127 New Bond Street, W.), accessioned in 1911. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. In style of Shimizu Jingo of Higo province, ca. 167-17 |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This tsuba is of a rounded aori shape which is decorated in engraved brass. It depicts an eagle in bold relief holding a monkey in it's talons, as well as the stem and foliage of a fine tree. The ground contains faint striations radiating from the centre called amida-yasuri. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.109-1911 |
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| Record created | February 16, 2009 |
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