Description
antique tsuba is an antique full of Japanese culture, grace and engineering skills
Iron tsuba with gold inlay with a design of flower – Japan – Onin period – 15th/16th century
This was made in Japan in 15th/16th century in the Onin period.
Onin (応仁) was a Japanese era name after Bunsh? and before Bunmei in Muromachi shogunate (1336-1573).
This period spanned the years from March 1467 through April 1469.
The reigning emperor was Go-Tsuchimikado-tenn?
Size = 64mm×64mm
Weight = 131g
Please have a look at the photos for a better impression.