A GOOD IRON TSUBA WITH AMARYU (RAIN DRAGON)
A GOOD IRON TSUBA WITH AMARYU (RAIN DRAGON)
Japan, 18th/19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The large mokkogata iron tsuba worked in copper-bronze relief with gilt highlights depicting a rising slender rain dragon amongst clouds, the verso with further clouds.
SIZE 8.5 x 8 cm
WEIGHT 157.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: German private collection.
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A GOOD IRON TSUBA WITH AMARYU (RAIN DRAGON)
Japan, 18th/19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The large mokkogata iron tsuba worked in copper-bronze relief with gilt highlights depicting a rising slender rain dragon amongst clouds, the verso with further clouds.
SIZE 8.5 x 8 cm
WEIGHT 157.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: German private collection.
