Tsuba-carver at his workbench
Japanese
Description
Subject Matter:
The man is a Tsuba carver which is the artisan who created the hilt of a samurai's katana. Tsubas are typically made of iron and copper with inlays of more precious metals like gold, silver, and bronze.
Physical Description:
This print depicts a man on the left bottom hunched over a workbench. He works on a carving in front of a panel depicting a blossoming branch. He wears long layered robes with the outermost one being an orange color. To his left is a large inscription (slightly faded).
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