The property of an English Gentleman
Two large kinko tsuba
Edo Period
The first of gourd form, deeply engraved with three kanji above udenuki-ana; the second of mokko form, carved and inlaid in relief to one side with hares by a stream, the reverse with a toy sailing ship, signed Yamashiro kuni Nishijin ....Umetada.... (partly illegible)
8.9cm and 8½cm (3½in and 3 3/8in). (2).
The first of gourd form, deeply engraved with three kanji above udenuki-ana; the second of mokko form, carved and inlaid in relief to one side with hares by a stream, the reverse with a toy sailing ship, signed Yamashiro kuni Nishijin ....Umetada.... (partly illegible)
8.9cm and 8½cm (3½in and 3 3/8in). (2).
Sold for
£576
inc. premium
Auction Notices
- please note that the second item in this lot should read: a Shoami sukashi tsuba carved with a sailing boat
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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