{"product_id":"high-class-antique-japanese-samurai-sword-tsuba-satsuma-school-dragon-gold-inlay","title":"High-Class Antique Japanese Samurai Sword Tsuba Satsuma School Dragon Gold Inlay","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\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=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Art of the \"Sunamogiri\" Dragon:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The design depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eSunamogiri Ryu (砂潜り龍)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a mythical dragon dynamically weaving through sand,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e earth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or crashing waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The carving is bold and deep,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with sections of the dragon's body appearing to dive directly through the iron plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remnants of rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"290\"\u003eGold Inlay (Kin-zogan)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adorn the dragon's head and scales,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e creating a stunning contrast against the dark,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e oxidized iron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElite Satsuma Lineage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satsuma Tsuba are famous for their excellent forged iron quality and focus on real battlefield utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This specimen’s heavy feel and rugged elegance are characteristic of the school's best work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTwo-Sided Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The reverse side continues the theme with chiseled clouds,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e waves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or the dragon’s tail,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e accented by further traces of gold inlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeavyweight Presence:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Weighing a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003e103g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this Tsuba has the ideal thickness (0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43 cm) and weight preferred by collectors of serious,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e functional armor fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSamurai Heritage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features original chiseled adjusting marks (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"62\"\u003eTagane-ato\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) around the central opening,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showing it was custom-fitted to a real Katana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Satsuma School (薩摩系)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunamogiri Ryu \/ Sand-Diving Dragon (砂潜り龍図)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Forged Iron with Gold Inlay (鉄地金象嵌)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 6.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 cm \/ 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e83 x 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e43 cm \/ 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 103 g \/ 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e22 lbs (Heavy weight over 100g)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eExcellent Antique Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The iron has aged beautifully,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e developing a dark chocolate-brown patina with healthy historic oxidation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The dragon carving remains crisp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the gold inlay is bright and securely attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A stable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e museum-quality piece ready for display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- End: AuctivaCounter --\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default 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