https://emuseum.cornell.edu/internal/media/dispatcher/71714/fullTsuba with design of gourds, double squares, stylized mon and plantsMuromachi period, late 16th century[com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@14d38]com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@14d38IronThe design is a helter-skelter coverage, in the chinese manner, of cut outs of gourds and double squares, geometric figures, stylized mon, and plants in zogan. The background was originally peppered with brass dots but most of this, as well as the brass inlay of the mon charaters, has been lost. The design, as well as indications of use and wear, point to great age in this piece.com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.Classification@6fhttps://emuseum.cornell.edu/objects/9305/rdf