
This is a tsuba featuring a design of one hundred shells, signed by Kinai from Echizen province. Made during the late Edo period, it is crafted from iron in a rounded shape with niku-bori (relief carving) and sukashi (openwork). The intricate design highlights numerous shells, showcasing the maker's high technical skill and bold style.

This is a tsuba featuring a design of one hundred shells, signed by Kinai from Echizen province. Made during the late Edo period, it is crafted from iron in a rounded shape with niku-bori (relief carving) and sukashi (openwork). The intricate design highlights numerous shells, showcasing the maker's high technical skill and bold style.
