A shibuichi tsuba and fuchi-gashira Otsuki school, late 18th/early 19th century
A shibuichi tsuba and fuchi-gashira
Otsuki School, late 18th/early 19th century
The tsuba of oval form, inlaid in iroe takazogan with herons flying, wading and perching on a willow branch in a stream, signed Shokatei Motohiro with kao; the fuchi-gashira inlaid with similar designs, signed Shokatei Motohiro
The tsuba 6.7cm (2 5/8in). (2).
Sold for £840 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 鐔と縁頭 柳鷺 銘「松下亭 元廣(花押)」 18世紀後期/19世紀前期

    For the maker, see Haynes, Index, no.H 05869.

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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