Anonymous

Edo period 19th century

1615-1868

Kashira

A shibuichi kashira sword fitting. The kashira is in the form of an ox in a seated position. Exquisitely hand-worked to show every hair and gilt harness. The legs and hooves of the ox have been very cleverly worked to acted as the holes for the handle bindings to be thread through.

The ox is seen to represent patience and loyalty in Japan, a very fitting symbol for a samurai to have on a Japanese sword.

Unsigned

Size 35mm x 18mm