Antique Japanese Edo Period c18th/19thC Iron Sukashi Tsuba Samurai Scroll Design Painting allover shippo-tsunagi interlocking circle repeat

allover shippo-tsunagi interlocking circle repeat with floral rosettes on rikyū olive-khaki ground

the Tea ceremony

The saucer measures 6" in diameter at its widest point by 1/2" tall (15 x 1 cm)

likely served in a temple or ceremonial dining setting for offerings

“mountain god”) was regarded as one of the most powerful deities

Antique Japanese Edo Period c18th/19thC Iron Sukashi Tsuba Samurai Scroll Design Painting allover shippo-tsunagi interlocking circle repeatAntique Japanese Iron Sukashi Tsuba Edo Period Samurai Sword Guard Scroll Design Authentic Japanese iron sukashi tsuba (openwork sword guard) from the Edo period, featuring an elegant symmetrical scrolling vine or arabesque design within a circular form. This tsuba is hand cut from iron plate with classic openwork construction and a deep naturally aged brown patina developed over centuries. The design combines flowing curling forms with geometric