{"product_id":"kara-jishi-lion-tsuba","title":"Kara-jishi lion Tsuba 唐獅子","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTsuba (Sword Guard) “Kara-jishi”｜Hand-Carved Shakudō Lion Motif with Black Patina Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eThis round tsuba features a Kara-jishi (唐獅子, Chinese lion) motif finely engraved in katakiri-bori (single-line carving). The lion stands proudly upon rocks, beside gently flowing water, symbolizing courage, vitality, and noble spirit.\u003cbr data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eThe piece is crafted from shakudō (a refined copper–gold alloy) and finished with a black patina (ni-kuro shiage), giving the surface a deep, subdued luster that enhances the detailed carving. The design captures the Edo-period aesthetic of harmony between strength and serenity in sword fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2186\/8968\/files\/136_JXT002.png?v=1762007138\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TangGu Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346773692584,"sku":"SHITSUJXT002FH136","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2186\/8968\/files\/kara-jishi-lion-tsuba-tanggu-sword-2753540.png?v=1774456817","url":"https:\/\/www.tanggusword.com\/products\/kara-jishi-lion-tsuba","provider":"TangGu Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}