AN IMPRESSIVE GILT COPPER TSUBA WITH DRAGONS
AN IMPRESSIVE GILT COPPER TSUBA WITH DRAGONS
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The heavy gilt copper maru-gata tsuba with two hitsu and finely inlaid with a ferocious dragon on both sides. The surface shows a superb nanako ground.
SIZE 7.3 x 6.8 cm
WEIGHT 146 g
Condition: Very good condition with minor expected rubbing, surface wear and scratches.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
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AN IMPRESSIVE GILT COPPER TSUBA WITH DRAGONS
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The heavy gilt copper maru-gata tsuba with two hitsu and finely inlaid with a ferocious dragon on both sides. The surface shows a superb nanako ground.
SIZE 7.3 x 6.8 cm
WEIGHT 146 g
Condition: Very good condition with minor expected rubbing, surface wear and scratches.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
