A SHAKUDO AND AN IRON TSUBA
A SHAKUDO AND AN IRON TSUBA
Japan, 18th to 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The first of shakudo in mokkogata form, bearing a fine nanako ground, the rim gilt, and worked in iro-e takazogan depicting the epic scene of Taira no Tadamori apprehending the oil thief Abura Bozu.
The second of iron in marugata form with rich gilding depicting a dragon ship with Dutchmen in the front and a South Sea islander on the verso.
SIZE 6.8 x 6.1 cm & 6.2 x 5.5 cm
WEIGHT (total) 169.1 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 SHAKUDO AND AN IRON TSUBA
Japan, 18th to 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The first of shakudo in mokkogata form, bearing a fine nanako ground, the rim gilt, and worked in iro-e takazogan depicting the epic scene of Taira no Tadamori apprehending the oil thief Abura Bozu.
The second of iron in marugata form with rich gilding depicting a dragon ship with Dutchmen in the front and a South Sea islander on the verso.
SIZE 6.8 x 6.1 cm & 6.2 x 5.5 cm
WEIGHT (total) 169.1 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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