A GROUP OF TWO IRON TSUBA
A GROUP OF TWO IRON TSUBA
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The first a remarkably sculptural tsuba worked in sukashi-bori (openwork), depicting two reclining oxen in ishime iron with gold-detailed horns.
The second an iron Shonai Shoami style tsuba of marugata form, worked in copper and shakudo takazogan with playfully arranged long-armed gibbons.
DIAMETER 7.8 & 7.5 cm
WEIGHT (total) 245 g
Condition: Each in very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: US private collection, Florida.
13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium – only for buyers within the EU.
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A GROUP OF TWO IRON TSUBA
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The first a remarkably sculptural tsuba worked in sukashi-bori (openwork), depicting two reclining oxen in ishime iron with gold-detailed horns.
The second an iron Shonai Shoami style tsuba of marugata form, worked in copper and shakudo takazogan with playfully arranged long-armed gibbons.
DIAMETER 7.8 & 7.5 cm
WEIGHT (total) 245 g
Condition: Each in very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: US private collection, Florida.
13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium – only for buyers within the EU.
