{"product_id":"tiger-and-bamboo-tsuba","title":"Tiger and Bamboo Tsuba 竹に虎","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTsuba (Sword Guard) “Take ni Tora”｜Hand-Carved Shakudō Tiger and Bamboo Motif with Black Patina Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eThis round tsuba features a tiger and bamboo motif (Take ni Tora-zu), symbolizing courage, strength, and vigilance. The piece is crafted from shakudō (赤銅)—a refined copper–gold alloy—finished with a ni-kuro shiage (煮黒仕上げ) black patina that deepens its tone and highlights the engraved details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eThe design is executed in katakiri-bori (片切彫) carving technique, where slanted chisel strokes create the illusion of brushwork. The tiger crouches under bamboo leaves, a classical composition in Edo-period sword fittings representing the balance between ferocity and restraint.\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\/135_JXT001.png?v=1762005906\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TangGu Sword","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54346633052328,"sku":"SHITSUJXT001FG135","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2186\/8968\/files\/tiger-and-bamboo-tsuba-tanggu-sword-8527818.png?v=1774456821","url":"https:\/\/www.tanggusword.com\/products\/tiger-and-bamboo-tsuba","provider":"TangGu Sword","version":"1.0","type":"link"}