Tsuba: Kyo Sukashi – Design of connected weights
Signature/mei: Unsigned
Material: Iron
Era/jidai: Edo
Dimension(h/w/d): 76.8 x 76.4 x 5.6 mm
NBTHK: Hozon (2023 – Kyo)
Custom made kiri box with cushion
Price: not available
Kyo-Sukashi tsuba with the external shape of a chrysanthemum. The design itself shows connected weights, which is a common motif, especially in sukashi-tsuba.
The patina and condition of this tsuba are excellent.