Artist
Miyata Nobukiyo (1817–1884) Link back to Creator infobox template
Title Tsuba with a Large Carp and Two Small Fish
Description
English: This tsuba shows a carp swimming along with two other fish. Carp are often associated with good fortune. The back of the tsuba shows additional aquatic life in the form of a spiny lobster and a water bug. Bubbles in the water are indicated in gold.
Date between 1841 and 1884 (Edo)
Medium sentoku, gold, shibuichi
Dimensions 8.2 × 7.55 × 0.41 cm (3.2 × 3 × 0.2 in)