A RARE LACQUERED AND INLAID IRON TSUBA WITH DRAGON
A RARE LACQUERED AND INLAID IRON TSUBA WITH DRAGON
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron maru-gata tsuba covered in a black lacquer and decorated in gold lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlays to depict a dragon amongst crashing waves and billowing clouds. The reverse decorated with further waves and Mount Fuji. The choice of materials as well as the placement of the hitsu are quite unusual.
SIZE 8.5 x 8 cm
WEIGHT 130.4 g
Condition: Good condition, minor wear and chips to lacquer, as visible in the images provided.
Provenance: French private collection.
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A RARE LACQUERED AND INLAID IRON TSUBA WITH DRAGON
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron maru-gata tsuba covered in a black lacquer and decorated in gold lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlays to depict a dragon amongst crashing waves and billowing clouds. The reverse decorated with further waves and Mount Fuji. The choice of materials as well as the placement of the hitsu are quite unusual.
SIZE 8.5 x 8 cm
WEIGHT 130.4 g
Condition: Good condition, minor wear and chips to lacquer, as visible in the images provided.
Provenance: French private collection.
