AN IRON TSUBA WITH OXEN
AN IRON TSUBA WITH OXEN
Japan, second half of 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron tsuba of nademarugata shape, finely worked in shakudo and copper takazogan with gold highlights depicting two oxen underneath a pine tree. The verso with an incised stream and some grasses. With a wood storage box.
SIZE 8.5 x 8 cm
WEIGHT 158.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: European private collection.
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AN IRON TSUBA WITH OXEN
Japan, second half of 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron tsuba of nademarugata shape, finely worked in shakudo and copper takazogan with gold highlights depicting two oxen underneath a pine tree. The verso with an incised stream and some grasses. With a wood storage box.
SIZE 8.5 x 8 cm
WEIGHT 158.6 g
Condition: Very good condition with typical associated surface wear.
Provenance: European private collection.
