Sword Guard Tsuba Brass Floral Arrangement Potted Plants
$299.00
$299.00
This antique Japanese tsuba (sword guard) is crafted from brass and features a charming domestic scene that reflects an appreciation for nature and everyday beauty. The square form with softly rounded corners is adorned with raised relief designs of potted plants—one with long, fine blades of grass and the other with blooming flowers and trailing vines, delicately highlighted in silver inlay. The floral arrangement evokes the aesthetics of Japanese ikebana (flower arranging), symbolizing harmony, transience, and refined simplicity. The negative space around the central nakago-ana (blade opening) and dual hitsu-ana (for kozuka and kogai) adds balance and draws focus to the detailed botanical elements. Finished with a warm, naturally aged patina, this tsuba offers both functional history and visual poetry. A graceful example of Edo-period metalwork, it is ideal for collectors who value subtle craftsmanship and symbolic storytelling in traditional Japanese arms.
Weight: 190.4 Grams
Measurements: 76 x 67 x 6.5mm
Metal: Brass
Item #: BR-1621-061225-15
