Description

This iron tsuba from the Edo period features Daruma Daishi, the founder of Zen Buddhism in China, known for his intense seated meditation. The design also incorporates a geometric raimon pattern, symbolizing thunder and lightning, which may represent Daruma's unwavering spirit. This tsuba is unsigned and comes with a wooden box and cushion.

Edo period antique Daruma Daishi Zu Tsuba for Samurai Sword (T-913)

Edo period antique Daruma Daishi Zu Tsuba for Samurai Sword (T-913)

Tsuba

$285

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Era

Edo

Dealer

Samurai Museum

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