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