Mokume-gane (木目金) is a Japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixed-metal laminate with distinctive layered patterns; the term is also used to refer to the resulting laminate itself. The term mokume-gane translates closely to 'wood grain metal' or 'wood eye metal' and describes the way metal takes on the appearance of natural ...

A fine Mokume-Gane Tsuba made and signed by Hoan Kanenobu in Kuruma sukashi design (shape of a wheel) from the early Edo period.

"Mokume gane" is a metalworking technique that originated in Japan 400 years ago during the Edo period and was used to make tsuba (sword guards) and other items. The grain-like patterns are created by using the different colors of the metals.

A Kishu Teimei Tsuba made and signed by Sadanaga Tsuba of round shape with kaku mimi and the design of five Matsukawa-bishi on a vivid Mokume gane surface.

Sep 27, 2019 · The technique of Mokume-Gane came from the techniques for manufacturing tsuba (sword guards). From the time when swords were used as weapons, through the peaceful world of the Edo period, there was a strong inclination for sword accessories to be seen by warriors as an expression of themselves and of their individuality.

Mar 11, 2019 · Tsuba. Mokume-Gane Tsuba – unsigned – early Edo period – Shakudo, copper, gold and silver . The tsuba shown here features a four-sided shape known as “Yotsu Mokko” which was quite popular as a tsuba shape during the Edo period.

Jan 10, 2023 · This tsuba is inspired by of one of the most well-known mokume gane tsubas in history - the Yoshino River Tsuba made by Takahashi Okitsugu in the mid-late Edo period in Japan. I used different metals (copper, brass and nickel silver), and a silhouette of my own design; five-lobed rather than 8-lobed.

Both the shape and color combination are gorgeous. In the world of mokume gane where simple patterns are common, this kind of tsuba stands out as an unusual and elegant piece.

Mar 15, 2019 · The Yoshino River tsuba, depicting cherry blossoms floating on a river, and the Tatsuta River tsuba, depicting autumn leaves, made by Takahashi Okitsugu are said to be the most outstanding works among sword fittings made …

The History of Mokume Gane. Mokume Gane (木目金) was first created by Denbei Shoami (1651-1728) in the last decades of the 17th century in the Akita Prefecture in Japan. This intricate Japanese metalworking art was most typically reserved for decorating samurai swords.