The tsuba is the guard of the traditional sword, a class-related weapon in the Japanese feudal system (Edo period, around 1850). It sits between the handle and the blade. The slightly oval plate (diameter approx. 7 cm) consists of a copper alloy and gold inlaid with artistic decorations, including two turtles in the shape of the minogame. The tang of the sword is guided through the central recess, the smaller one is used to hold the accessory knife (Kozuka). The tsuba is from the goldsmith Aglaia Köster as Piece of jewelery set in silver. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Kultgegenstände   |   Material: Metall   |   Country of origin: Japan | Similar pieces