Shihō-bishi Sukashi Tsuba with Sekigane 四方菱形透鐔 Kobuse Habaki (鎺): Hand-forged brass with

Habaki (鎺): Hand-forged brass with antique finish

Handle Wrapping (柄巻): Black silk tsuka-ito

finished with blackened patina (煮黒仕上げ)

Saya Lacquer (鞘塗): Raden lacquer (螺鈿塗)

Shihō-bishi Sukashi Tsuba with Sekigane 四方菱形透鐔 Kobuse Habaki (鎺): Hand-forged brass withTsuba (Sword Guard) Shih bishiHand Polished Openwork Iron Geometric Diamond Motif with Copper Sekigane and Black Patina Finish The Shih bishi () tsuba is an openwork iron guard (sukashi tsuba) featuring a refined geometric pattern of four interlocking diamond shapes arranged in perfect symmetry. This balanced composition embodies both order and strength a design that reflects the disciplined aesthetic of Edo period metalwork and the samurai ideal of