Antique Sukashi Tsuba: Iron Body Boar's Eye Heart Motifs Muromachi Edo Period Meiji Era All drawers and the lid

All drawers and the lid function smoothly

Accessories: Stand is NOT included

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Length: 21

showing the living spirit of early Japanese craftsmanship

Antique Sukashi Tsuba: Iron Body Boar's Eye Heart Motifs Muromachi Edo Period Meiji Era All drawers and the lidThe "Inome" Motif: The heart shaped cutouts, known as Inome (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. Aesthetic & Quality: The tsuba is crafted from forged iron (Tetsu ji) with a rich, dark patina that has developed over centuries. The four way symmetry of the