Brown tsuba for a katana, with a 'silver' sheen to worn areas, mokko (4 lobes) shaped and a sukinokoshi (raised risidual) rim.
Chisel marks are across the surface as well as randomly placed stamped "Ju" (longevity) characters. There are two hitsu-ana (openings): one kozuka (utility knife) and one kogai (utility pin).
Bequeathed by S. R. Turner
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1973) by Turner, S. R.
16th Century, Late-17th Century, Early
Production date:
circa
AD 1700
Base
Depth 3.6 mm
Length 80 mm
Width 76.8 mm
Characters
Surface
Accession number: O.10-1973
Primary reference Number: 169574
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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