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A Saotome Katshushi Mokogata Sukashi Tsuba, Simple Decoration

A Saotome Katshushi Mokogata Sukashi Tsuba, Simple Decoration
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$435.00

A simple, four lobed armorer's tsuba with simple pierced decoration perhaps depicting a landscape with structure. The udenuki-ana (cord holes) have the effect of completing the illusion of a Sesshu-like landscape. The saotome were armorers turned tsuba makers who worked in this manner and scale. Good condition with good tekkotsu. Sengoku era. 2 15/16 (7.46 cm) inches x 2 5/8 (6.67 cm) inches

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