MASAHARU: A SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH HOTEI
MASAHARU: A SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH HOTEI
Signed Masaharu
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of maru-gata shape with one hitsu, inlaid in the front in silver and gold with the lucky god Hotei leaning against his treasure bag, below a finely incised pine tree. An inlaid gold minogame is crawling towards him. The reverse continues the image with a pine tree. Signed MASAHARU.
SIZE 6.2 x 5.5 cm
WEIGHT 103.3 g
Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: Ex collection Jury Kolodotschko, Munich.
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MASAHARU: A SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH HOTEI
Signed Masaharu
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of maru-gata shape with one hitsu, inlaid in the front in silver and gold with the lucky god Hotei leaning against his treasure bag, below a finely incised pine tree. An inlaid gold minogame is crawling towards him. The reverse continues the image with a pine tree. Signed MASAHARU.
SIZE 6.2 x 5.5 cm
WEIGHT 103.3 g
Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: Ex collection Jury Kolodotschko, Munich.
