Tsuba. Research in ProgressThis iron and shakudo (copper and gold alloy) tsuba is oval in shape and has a kakunikumimi (high relief rim). The surface shows nanako (a punched pattern of dots) and is decorated with iroyo takabori (high relief carving), and taka zogan (high relief inlay). Tsuba

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