Kashira (ornamental sword hilt fitting)

Japanese Collection

Accession Nr.: 5424
Type: weapons and armament; metalwork; martial accessory
Artist/Maker:
Date of production:
mid-18th century
Edo (Tokugawa) period
Place of production:
Signed: Tsu Jinpo (津尋甫)
Materials: gold; shakudo; silver
Techniques: chased; gilt; inlay
Dimensions: height: 3.1 cm
width: 1.6 cm
depth: 0.6 cm
Oval kashira (ornamental sword hilt fitting) with lily motif. Corresponding fuchi: HFM 5415.