AN INLAID SENTOKU TSUBA WITH A MONKEY AND BUTTERFLY
AN INLAID SENTOKU TSUBA WITH A MONKEY AND BUTTERFLY
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of tate-maru-gata (oval) form with one hitsu, inlaid with details in gold and copper depicting a monkey sitting under a pine tree and looking up towards a butterfly on the obverse and a small stream with tree branches on the reverse.
SIZE 6.5 x 5.7 cm
WEIGHT 86.4 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.
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AN INLAID SENTOKU TSUBA WITH A MONKEY AND BUTTERFLY
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of tate-maru-gata (oval) form with one hitsu, inlaid with details in gold and copper depicting a monkey sitting under a pine tree and looking up towards a butterfly on the obverse and a small stream with tree branches on the reverse.
SIZE 6.5 x 5.7 cm
WEIGHT 86.4 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.
