ISHIGURO MASATSUNE II: A GOLD-INLAID TSUBA WITH HERONS
ISHIGURO MASATSUNE II: A GOLD-INLAID ISHIGURO SCHOOL SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH HERONS
By Ishiguro Masatsune II, signed Tokagoshi, Ishiguro Masatsune and kakihan
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of tate-maru-gata (oval) form with one hitsu, inlaid with gold details and fine incision work depicting two herons by a river with water reeds and lotus flowers, the reverse also showing a river with reeds and lotus. Signed Tokagoshi ISHIGURO MASATSUNE and kakihan.
SIZE 6.3 x 5.9 cm
WEIGHT 113.7 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.
Auction comparison:
Another tsuba by the artist was sold by Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 19 March 2008, New York, lot 5156 (sold for 3,000 USD).
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ISHIGURO MASATSUNE II: A GOLD-INLAID ISHIGURO SCHOOL SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH HERONS
By Ishiguro Masatsune II, signed Tokagoshi, Ishiguro Masatsune and kakihan
Japan, early 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of tate-maru-gata (oval) form with one hitsu, inlaid with gold details and fine incision work depicting two herons by a river with water reeds and lotus flowers, the reverse also showing a river with reeds and lotus. Signed Tokagoshi ISHIGURO MASATSUNE and kakihan.
SIZE 6.3 x 5.9 cm
WEIGHT 113.7 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.
Auction comparison:
Another tsuba by the artist was sold by Bonhams, Fine Japanese Works of Art, 19 March 2008, New York, lot 5156 (sold for 3,000 USD).
