| Item No. TSU-2979 無銘 | |
|---|---|
| Design | Hollyhock Leaves and a Butterfly |
| Mei | Mumei |
| Material | Iron with gold overlay |
| Era | Late Edo period |
| Box | Paulownia wood |
Size
| Height |
7.54 cm (2.97 in)
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| Width |
6.97 cm (2.74 in)
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| Thickness |
0.46 cm (0.18 in)
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| Price | 45,000 JPY Buy Now |
Other Info
| The veins of the front leaf are overlaid with gold, and three hollyhock leaves are displayed on the front, back, and side, with a butterfly set in place. The butterfly is said to represent change, beauty, and growth. This is an intriguing tsuba, perhaps a metaphor for the Tokugawa clan. |
