A FINE IRON TSUBA WITH CHINNAN AND TOHO SENNIN
A FINE IRON TSUBA WITH CHINNAN AND TOHO SENNIN
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The nagamarugata iron tsuba very finely worked in iro-e takazogan depicting Chinnan and Toho Sennin, each with their familiar animal, the latter conjuring the dragon from his alms bowl and the former seated petting his tiger, which snarls back at him approvingly. The reverse with craggy rocks and a silver stream.
SIZE 6.6 x 6 cm
WEIGHT 102.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: German private collection.
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A FINE IRON TSUBA WITH CHINNAN AND TOHO SENNIN
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The nagamarugata iron tsuba very finely worked in iro-e takazogan depicting Chinnan and Toho Sennin, each with their familiar animal, the latter conjuring the dragon from his alms bowl and the former seated petting his tiger, which snarls back at him approvingly. The reverse with craggy rocks and a silver stream.
SIZE 6.6 x 6 cm
WEIGHT 102.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: German private collection.
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