Iron tsuba by Hizen School with NBTHK Tokubetsu Hozon Tosogu. Decorated with Phoenix.
This tsuba makes an impression due to its size and share amount of gold used. Most of the gold is applied with nunome zogan, but gold foil is very thick. So much so that in most places we can't see cuts in iron and there are additional carving made in the gold itself. There are two distinctive gold colours made by using different gold alloys.
It was definitely made to make a statement, possibly to be presented as a gift?
Made in late edo period.
Size: 94 mm x 93 mm x 4,5 mm
In custom made kiri box.
