Mumei, Edo Period, 17th CenturyIron, 8.1 x 7.9 x 0.5 cmNBTHK Hozon Tōsogu Specifications: Tatemarugata, tetsu-ji, ji-sukashi, kebori, kaku-mimi ko-niku The pierced design shows an omodaka plant among canes and a wild goose flying.Sagittaria water plantain (omodaka) first appeared as a design for tsuba in the Heian period. From such early beginnings, this decorative plant has shared a long history with the samurai. Also known as “shogun’s grass” (shogunso), it was held in high esteem as a symbol of victory.The tsuba comes with a Hozon Tōsogu certificate (fitting...
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Hineno zunari kabutoHead-shaped samurai helmet PERIODEarly Edo period (1615-1868), 17th centuryPRICE4,000 € This samurai helmet is built with five iron plates that form a flat surface which has been lacquered in black. The neck guard (shikoro) of Hineno type comprises five plates and small fukigaeshi (turned-back portions).Antique samurai helmets of this type were originally made during the late Muromachi period and became popular for their functionality. With such a plain construction they were, in fact, easy to produce but could be made with thick and resistant...
Sword stand DATATEDEdo Period (1615 - 1867)MEDIUMLacquered woodLENGHT59 cm A lacquered wood stand for two swords, decorated with a fine design representing spirals and a mon (family crest) one one of the two sides. INVENTORY NR: acc-1487Katanakake for sale. Price on application.
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