Japanese tsubas, between war and art - gauchetexpert.com
Dec 3, 2024 · These small metal plates between the blade and hilt of a katana or wakizashi embody a fascinating balance between military utility, artistic prowess and cultural symbolism. …
Sword Guard (Tsuba) | Japanese | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The most prominent of these elements is the tsuba, the disklike guard that separates the base of the blade from the top of the grip. The decoration of tsuba encompasses a wide range of …
Tsuba - History of the sword Guard | GIUSEPPE PIVA - Japanese Art
Nov 25, 2020 · We refer to sword guards as “tsuba” only to those made for the uchigatana sword. Due to decorations and construction, it is thought that the first tsuba were made by the …
Tsuba - Japanese Sword Shop Aoi-Art
Tsuba:Citrus tachibana and Monkey. Inscription: Mumei (Unsigned)
JAPANESE SWORD TSUBA
Tsuba (sword guards) are used to protect the hand from sliding onto the blade of a Japanese sword. They are art works in their own right and are widely collected. Some koshirae (sword …
Tsuba: A Japanese Masterpiece on the Katana - History and …
Dec 13, 2023 · In the 20th century, the tsuba gained international recognition as a form of art. Collectors and museums around the world began to appreciate its aesthetic and historical …
GALLERIES: The Art of the Tsuba - Tsuba Otaku
GALLERIES: The Art of the Tsuba The Japanese sword guard (tsuba 鍔) is second only to the blade in beauty and first in expression of the warrior's status, character, and values. Below is a …
Tsuba with Scene of Celebrating the Tanabata Festival | The Walters Art …
Four dancers are depicted on this tsuba. Above them hang bamboo branches with poems on slips of paper. These poems are part of the celebration of Tanabata. The festival celebrates the …
Tsuba with a Tiger and Dragon | The Walters Art Museum
On the front of the tsuba, a lion crouches near bamboo growing by a stream while a storm rages overhead. On the back, a dragon emerges from clouds in the sky. This pairing of two of the …
The Japanese Art Collection of the ROM: A Look at Edo Period Tsuba
Dec 3, 2015 · The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has a large collection of tsuba (sword guard): 278 pieces ranging from the 15 th century to late 19 th century, some of which are currently on …