A brass tsuba Nara school, late 18th/early 19th century
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A brass tsuba
Nara School, late 18th/early 19th century
Of oval form, carved in shishiaibori, engraved and partially inlaid with Shoki standing while an oni falls through the kogai-hitsu to one side, signed Joi Nagaharu.
7cm (2¾in).
Sold for £780 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 鐔　鍾馗と鬼　銘「乘意永春」　18世紀後期/19世紀前期

    Provenance: Henri Vever collection, purchased at Sotheby's London, 1974.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art

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