Sakura Vine Tsuba 櫻草 Tsuba the other axe-point-shaped

the other axe-point-shaped

Unlike glossy lacquer styles

The combination of full-surface wave carving and shimmering gold highlights gives this piece both practical function as a sword fitting and exceptional presence as a standalone collectible artwork

Fuchi-Kashira (縁頭): Carved with sakura motifs

Sakura Vine Tsuba 櫻草 Tsuba the other axe-point-shapedTsuba (Sword Guard) Sakura VineIron with Black Finish and Hand Carved Arabesque Blossoms Sakura Vine is an iron tsuba finished using a blackening process, resulting in a smooth matte surface with a refined pear skin texture. The design is engraved by hand, featuring flowing arabesque vines interwoven with cherry blossoms. Each blossom is accented with a small dot of gold lacquer, evoking the delicate brilliance of spring in bloom. The sakura