japaneseaesthetics: This ‘tsuba’ (sword guard) is made of eight fans depicting various n
japaneseaesthetics: This ‘tsuba’ (sword guard) is made of eight fans depicting various natural motifs radiating around the central opening. Two fans are slightly truncated to allow for the hair pick’s opening. The fans depict bamboo, willow, Mt.Fuji, water, and stylized landscape. 18th to first half 19th century, Japan. The WaltersArt Museum -- source link