Hara Kazutomo - Tsuba with a Long-lived Tortoise (Minogame) with a Tai...
The turtle on this tsuba is a divine tortoise that can live one thousand years. The "tail" is actually made of water plants that have grown in the tortoise's shell because it has lived so long. This turtle is a... More
Hara Kazutomo - Tsuba with a Long-lived Tortoise (Minogame) with a Tai...
The turtle on this tsuba is a divine tortoise that can live one thousand years. The "tail" is actually made of water plants that have grown in the tortoise's shell because it has lived so long. This turtle is a... More
Japanese - Kozuka with Seaweed and Sake Cup - Walters 51767
Bound seaweed is used as a decoration and an offering during New Year's. These strips of seaweed are formally tied with paper at the bottom. A red sake cup with the character for "long life" is placed near the seaweed.
Kiyotsugu - Fuchi with Shells and Seaweed - Walters 5111972A - Back
The fuchi depicts what may be an underwater scene with shells of various colors and seaweed. This is part of a mounted set in the same theme.
Kiyotsugu - Fuchi with Shells and Seaweed - Walters 5111972A
The fuchi depicts what may be an underwater scene with shells of various colors and seaweed. This is part of a mounted set in the same theme.
Omori Teruhide - Tsuba with Spiny Lobsters and Seaweed - Walters 51121...
This tsuba shows two spiny lobsters among seaweed. The lobster on the front is made of copper; the one on the back is gold. The lobster is frequently part of New Year's decorations. Its doubled over body is con... More
Omori Teruhide - Tsuba with Spiny Lobsters and Seaweed - Walters 51121
This tsuba shows two spiny lobsters among seaweed. The lobster on the front is made of copper; the one on the back is gold. The lobster is frequently part of New Year's decorations. Its doubled over body is con... More