A SOTEN SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH IMMORTALS
A SOTEN SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH IMMORTALS
Signed Soheishi Nyudo Soten sei
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron tsuba of marugata shaped and decorated in sukashi-bori with copper, silver, and gold highlights in the typical Soten school style depicting immortals and a karako amongst pine and bamboo. Signed Soheishi Nyudo Soten sei [Made by Soheishi Soten, nyudo title]. Soheishi was the founder of the Soten School, moving from Kyoto to Hikone in 1750.
DIAMETER 7.1 cm
WEIGHT 88.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.
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A SOTEN SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH IMMORTALS
Signed Soheishi Nyudo Soten sei
Japan, late 18th to early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron tsuba of marugata shaped and decorated in sukashi-bori with copper, silver, and gold highlights in the typical Soten school style depicting immortals and a karako amongst pine and bamboo. Signed Soheishi Nyudo Soten sei [Made by Soheishi Soten, nyudo title]. Soheishi was the founder of the Soten School, moving from Kyoto to Hikone in 1750.
DIAMETER 7.1 cm
WEIGHT 88.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.
