Rakan Figure Swordguard

Artist Ryu Unsai (Japanese)

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: copper; shakudo

DimensionsOverall: 7.7 x 7.4 x 0.7 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineFred & Isabel Pollard Collection

Object number1962.150.001

DescriptionIrregular rounded outline, rounded edge, oval hole for Kozuka & another irregular shaped hole to the left of that. Design is in relief with engraving. The whole tsuba is a flattened figure of Rakan (disciple of Buddha), one side his front the other side his back. His head rests on the smooth oval washer stand part & he shows one strong bare arm.

Status

Not on view