Tsuba : Mumei The dragonfly with gold Nunome inlay
2017/01/16
Tsuba:
Mei (signature) : Mumei(Unsigned)
Length : 8.01 cm x 7.30 cm (3.15 inches x 2.87 inches)
Thickness of rim : 0.40 cm (0.15 inches)
Jidai(era) : Edo period.
Special feature : On the Mokko shape iron Tsuba, the dragonfly with gold Nunome inlay.
The dragonfly called Kachimushi(insect of victory)from its only step forward.
It had particular appeal for samurai.
