Iron Sukashi Tsuba With Plovers And Waves, Inshu Suruga School, Antique Edo Sword Fitting Auction
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Iron Sukashi Tsuba with Plovers and Waves, Inshu Suruga School, Antique Edo Sword Fitting
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  • Title:Iron Sukashi Tsuba with Plovers and Waves, Inshu Suruga School, Antique Edo Sword Fitting
  • Description:This is an authentic antique Japanese tsuba (??) from the late Edo period, created by the esteemed Insh? Suruga school. The round iron plate features the classic and auspicious "Nami ni Chidori" motif, depicting plovers flying above rolling waves. This powerful design, symbolizing perseverance and safe passage, was highly favored by samurai. An excellent antique fitting for a Japanese NIHONTO.

    The workmanship showcases a refined combination of raised carving and openwork, a technique known as niku-bori sukashi. The tsuba has a naturally aged surface with a deep, attractive patina, and its boldly carved waves create a strong visual impact. The presence of copper sekigane indicates this was a functional piece, traditionally mounted for actual use on a sword.

    The Insh? Suruga makers were a lineage who followed the Ikeda clan through several provinces, including Suruga, Mikawa, and Bizen, before settling in Inaba Province. Their style is known for its sophisticated execution and shows affinities with the Bush? It?, Ch?sh?, and Geish? schools, while being more refined than archaic Bizen Suruga works. This piece, with its lively and well-balanced arrangement, is a fine example of their art.

    Specifications:
    * Type: Tsuba sword fitting
    * Design: Plovers and Waves (Nami ni Chidori)
    * School: Insh? Suruga
    * Signature (Mei): Inshu_ju_Suruga
    * Material: Iron
    * Period: Late Edo
    * Region of Origin: Inaba Province, Japan
    * Height: 7.5 cm (approx. 2.95 inches)
    * Width: 7.5 cm (approx. 2.95 inches)
    * Thickness: 0.5 cm (approx. 0.20 inches)
    * Weight: 153 g (approx. 5.40 oz)
    * Included: Paulownia storage box


    Reserve: $646.00

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    Iron Sukashi Tsuba with Plovers and Waves, Inshu Suruga School, Antique Edo Sword Fitting

    Estimate $2,584-$3,230
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