Tsuba. This iron tsuba is shinmaru gata (a true circle) in shape, and is crafted with sukashi (openwork) with a positive design showing Omodaka plants and a bird. At the center is a nakago-ana, an opening through which the sword passes.

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Size: 1616px × 1545px
Photo credit: © SBS Eclectic Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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