A fine Owari Tsuba, Late Muromachi NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon, Boxed
$4,500

Features:

A strong tsuba from Owari school with a distinctive motif design of the water well (Great Water), a spiritual symbol that at times was associated with being a portal to the underworld or a different dimension.

Composed of great iron with a rich and dark patina, the tsuba exhibits exceptional workmanship and is in an excellent and beautiful condition.

Sizes : 7.62  x 7.59  x  6.2 mm at the rim/mimi & 5.2 mm at center seppa-dai