Kiri were seen as sacred trees in ancient China

The mon (jimon) of the Tenryu-ji temple in Kyoto

Size: 15 mm x 34 mm

Writing Style

Yatsu Warabite Sukashi - TM029 noExchange Kiri were seen as sacredYatsu Warabite Sukashi TM029 Warabite is a style of ornamentation that features a curved design based on curling bracken shoots. Yatsu means 8, as the symbol is repeated 8 times on this Tsuba. The number 8 is a symbol of luck and prosperity in Japan, and in Buddhism, it represents the noble eightfold path. Material: Blackened iron Weight: 130 g Vertical height: 79 mm Horizontal width: 79 mm Thickness: 5 mm This Tsuba is part of a high end series (from