A rare Tokei tsuba

$800

Availability: In stock

A very interesting tsuba that is nice, well-balanced, and in good condition. Not many in this style are found for sale

SKU: AM-0195

Description

 

Iron, maru-gata, image of rays emanating outward from the center, with motif of daki-myŌga crest (two ginger plants) at the top and bottom.

Owari style, typically described as a “rays” or “gear” or “clock” motif. Recent research from Fred Geyer suggests the strong possibility that this motif represents the mark of the Jesuit society, and that these tsuba may indicate a connection to the early Christian converts in Japan. One of the great collectors, Masayuki Sasano also claims these designs show Christian influence.

Christianity was later outlawed by the Tokugawa government, and Christian converts were persecuted. Some chose to hide their faith (the “hidden Christians”).

A very interesting tsuba that is nice, well-balanced, and in good condition. Not many in this style are found for sale.

Almost identical to the one found on Varhavskys website here:
https://varshavskycollection.com/collection/tsu-0422-2022/

 

Mei/signature:
Mumei

School/province:
Owari

Period/age:
Edo

Measures:
7.10 cm x 7.15 cm x 0.55 cm

Certificate:
No

Included:
NO kiri box included

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