{"product_id":"antique-sukashi-tsuba-iron-body-boars-eye-heart-motifs-muromachi-edo-period","title":"Antique Sukashi Tsuba: Iron Body Boar's Eye Heart Motifs Muromachi Edo Period","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe \"Inome\" Motif:\u003c\/b\u003e The heart-shaped cutouts, known as \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"54\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eInome\u003c\/i\u003e (literally \"Boar's Eye\"), are one of Japan's oldest traditional motifs. Far from representing modern romance, the Boar's Eye was used by Samurai and in temple architecture to ward off evil spirits and protect the wearer from misfortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eAesthetic \u0026amp; Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e The tsuba is crafted from forged iron (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"60\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eTetsu-ji\u003c\/i\u003e) with a rich, dark patina that has developed over centuries. The four-way symmetry of the openwork (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"169\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eSukashi\u003c\/i\u003e) creates a balanced and elegant silhouette against the rugged, weathered texture of the iron. This piece is a wonderful example of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"308\" data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eWabi-sabi\u003c\/b\u003e—finding beauty in the aged and the elemental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003eWhether for a collector of Japanese weaponry or an admirer of historic metalwork, this tsuba offers a profound sense of history and spiritual protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Inome (Boar's Eye \/ Heart) Openwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Forged Iron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 69g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Diameter 6.9cm \/ Thickness 4mm\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe tsuba is in \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"26\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003egood antique condition\u003c\/b\u003e, showing an authentic patina and signs of historical use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e There is natural surface oxidation (rust) and minor shelf wear consistent with its age. The iron has a rich, dark chocolate-brown patina that is highly prized by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eNakago-ana (Center Hole):\u003c\/b\u003e There are visible marks from past fittings and adjustments, providing evidence that this was a functional piece mounted on a samurai sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eOverall:\u003c\/b\u003e No major cracks, structural repairs, or significant losses. 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