Hizen Namban Tsuba
TS0381
A significant Hizen Namban tsuba. Intaglio Ho-o birds, sentoku inlay, delineating the panels, rim, an arabesque design at the seppa dai, and nunome decoration on the face. The reverse a sentoku wire outline around the edge, a lozenge inlay around the seppa dai, and twin dragons chasing a tama in shallow keibori with nunome. This plate is amazingly dense, and a quality and workmanship that I do generally associate with Hizen Namban tsuba. 8.02 cm x 7.8 cm x 5.9 mm. One sekigane is missing. $800
