Gold-Inlaid Rakan and Pine Tsuba

This iron tsuba is finely decorated with a standing Arhat beneath sweeping pine branches, enriched with delicate gold inlay that highlights selected details of the composition. The expressive figure, holding an alms bowl while gazing upward, is rendered with remarkable vitality, conveying both spiritual serenity and quiet strength.The contrast between the deep iron ground and the restrained brilliance of the gold inlay creates a refined visual balance. Flowing cloud motifs, windswept pine branches, and carefully carved drapery lend movement and depth to the composition, demonstrating the sophisticated decorative aesthetics of Japanese sword fittings.Combining sculptural carving with subtle inlay techniques, the tsuba exemplifies the artistic refinement of Edo-period metalwork, where functional sword fittings were elevated into miniature works of art. Length: 7.1cm Wide: 7.3cm

Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]

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