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Ko Katchushi Tsuba


Justin

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Nice Ko Katchushi tsuba with design of arrows laid in a circle (Ya-Guruma). Late Muromachi period. Dimensions: 7.35 cm x 7.2 cm x 0.5 cm. US$500 including shipping anywhere in the world. 
 

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Really nice Tsuba, Justin. The design is called "Ya-Guruma", that means arrows (Ya) which are laid in a circle, looking like the spokes a wheel (Guruma). It was the Mon of some families of the Genji Clan. Also it is used in the "Tango"-Festival, it means that a boy child is born and the family asks for protection of the gods. It is a very old design. 

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