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Item No. TSU-2466 無銘(明珍)
Design Hoshinamako, dried sea cucumber
Mei Mumei , but has been attributed to the Myochin Tradition
Material Iron
Era Early Edo Periods
Box Paulownia wood
Size
Height
6.51 cm (2.56 in)
Width
6.34 cm (2.5 in)
Thickness
0.52 cm (0.2 in)
NBTHK Certification
Status Hozon Tōsōgu
Certification Date October 10, 2023
Price 65,000 JPY Buy Now
Other Info
The theme of this Tsuba is Hoshinamako, dried sea cucumber. This design was popular in the Echizen region as well as with the Myochin and Higo traditions. The design has six to seven skewed cucumbers drying on a rack. A very unique design. It has been attributed to the Myochin Tradition and has passed the Hozon Shinsa in August 2023.