Antique Sukashi Tsuba: Iron Body Boar's Eye Heart Motifs Muromachi Edo Period Vase This item shows authentic signs

This item shows authentic signs of age and use

Design: This Shigaraki sake flask (tokkuri) features a simple yet elegant shape with a distinctive round body and two spouts

designed for use in a temple or shrine setting

This is a large

as part of a modern pottery collection

Antique Sukashi Tsuba: Iron Body Boar's Eye Heart Motifs Muromachi Edo Period Vase This item shows authentic signsThe "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