Higo Nishigaki Tsuba with tsuru and pines tree

18th century

Maru-gata: 7.2 x 6.7

Thickness: 4.2 mm

Higo Nishigaki tsuba representing a fine and elegantly stylized crane (tsuru) with outstretched wings, flying over some pines trees. The bird's wings form the upper edge of the tsuba itself.