Rising bird and Rays
Edo period (1615-1868)
Iron tsuba showing a rising bird (possibly a phoenix) above rays emanating from the nakago ana.
The bird is cleverly portrayed in negative space giving it a light aspect.
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Edo period (1615-1868)
Iron tsuba showing a rising bird (possibly a phoenix) above rays emanating from the nakago ana.
The bird is cleverly portrayed in negative space giving it a light aspect.
Length:
Weight:
