MASAYUKI: A HAMANO SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH NIO
MASAYUKI: A HAMANO SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH TEMPLE GUARDIANS (NIO)
After Hamano Masayuki (Hamano Shozui, 1696-1769), signed Masayuki
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron maru-gata tsuba with two hitsu finely decorated with many clouds and inlaid with a pair of nio (temple guardians) in silver, copper and gold. The reverse shows their backs and the signature MASAYUKI (Shozui).
SIZE 7.6 x 7.4 cm
WEIGHT 164.3 g
Condition: Very good condition with minimal surface wear and rust.
Provenance: French private collection.
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MASAYUKI: A HAMANO SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH TEMPLE GUARDIANS (NIO)
After Hamano Masayuki (Hamano Shozui, 1696-1769), signed Masayuki
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The iron maru-gata tsuba with two hitsu finely decorated with many clouds and inlaid with a pair of nio (temple guardians) in silver, copper and gold. The reverse shows their backs and the signature MASAYUKI (Shozui).
SIZE 7.6 x 7.4 cm
WEIGHT 164.3 g
Condition: Very good condition with minimal surface wear and rust.
Provenance: French private collection.
