Antique Sukashi Tsuba: Iron Body Boar's Eye Heart Motifs Muromachi Edo Period Vase a design traditionally used in

a design traditionally used in Japanese farmhouses (minka)

stone statues like this are designed to weather the elements

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polychrome pigment

Condition: Used – There are two visible cracks on the rim

Antique Sukashi Tsuba: Iron Body Boar's Eye Heart Motifs Muromachi Edo Period Vase a design traditionally used inThe "Inome" Motif: The heart shaped cutouts, known as Inome (literally "Boar's Eye"), are one of Japan's oldest traditional motifs. Far from representing modern romance, the Boar's Eye was used by Samurai and in temple architecture to ward off evil spirits and protect the wearer from misfortune. Aesthetic & Quality: The tsuba is crafted from forged iron (Tetsu ji) with a rich, dark patina that has developed over centuries. The four way symmetry of the