AN INLAID IRON TSUBA WITH A MAN CATCHING A FOX
AN INLAID IRON TSUBA WITH A MAN TRYING TO CATCH A FOX
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of mokko-gata shape, with two hitsu and a raised rim, worked in fine gold, copper, and sliver takazogan, depicting a man trying to lure a fox using a rat as bait, the fox visible on the verso.
SIZE 8.5 x 7.6 cm
WEIGHT 162 g
Condition: Good condition with only minimal surface wear and surface scratches.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
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AN INLAID IRON TSUBA WITH A MAN TRYING TO CATCH A FOX
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of mokko-gata shape, with two hitsu and a raised rim, worked in fine gold, copper, and sliver takazogan, depicting a man trying to lure a fox using a rat as bait, the fox visible on the verso.
SIZE 8.5 x 7.6 cm
WEIGHT 162 g
Condition: Good condition with only minimal surface wear and surface scratches.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
