{"product_id":"tsuba-edo-shoami-wakizashi-vagues-bateau","title":"Iron wakizashi tsuba 鍔 of mokko-gata form – wave and boat motif – Shoami School, Edo Period (1800–1860)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e📐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eJapanese Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e 鍔 (Tsuba) – Japanese sword guard\u003cbr data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wakizashi Tsuba (脇差)\u003cbr data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, late Edo period\u003cbr data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eProbable School:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shoami (正阿弥) – late workshop\u003cbr data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1800–1860\u003cbr data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded Mokkō-gata (木瓜形)\u003cbr data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"678\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wrought iron (鉄地), natural old patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eDecorative Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"772\"\u003eKebori (毛彫)\u003c\/strong\u003e: fine hand engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eTen-zōgan (点象嵌)\u003c\/strong\u003e: small circular inlays in copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJibori (地彫り) engraved background\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fine point, producing a decorative texture characteristic of late Shoami tsuba.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eMaritime motif\u003c\/strong\u003e composed of:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003estylized waves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eengraved boats\u003c\/strong\u003e in the center of the scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003edots evoking foam or rain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eHeight: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e68 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eWidth: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e64 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eThickness: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e88 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eVery good overall condition for a late Edo period piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003eHomogeneous, stable and deep patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eConsistent wear around the nakago-ana, proof of an ancient mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eIntact decoration, fine and legible engravings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eNo cracks or active corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003ePresentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e📖 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eThis wrought iron tsuba, probably from a Shoami workshop of the late Edo period (1800–1860), elegantly illustrates late Japanese aesthetic sensibility. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003emokkō-gata\u003c\/strong\u003e shape is soft and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eThe decoration is remarkable:\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003estylized waves\u003c\/strong\u003e run along the entire border, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003esmall, finely engraved boats\u003c\/strong\u003e appear to move with the sea. The ten-zōgan inlays provide subtle glints, evoking sea foam or raindrops. 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