Tsuba Tomoe

These openwork patterns of this iron Tsuba are Tomoe Mon (japanese arms).

The Tomoe is an ancient heraldic symbol of Japan shaped Magatama. On this Tsuba we can see Mitsu Tomoe formed three magatama spiral.
In Japanese mythology, Tomoe represents the weapons of Daimyojin Hachiman, the Shinto god of war and the divine protector of Japan.
Some clans of samurai  such as the Taira have also used this symbol.

late Edo.

Dimensions : 8,2 x 7,8 cm

Price = SOLD

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