Two iron sukashi tsuba Edo period, 18th-19th century
Two iron sukashi tsuba
Edo period, 18th-19th century
The first, oval, pierce carved with the interior of a tea room and articles used for tea gatherings, with gold nunome highlights; the second a Soten-school tsuba with scholars beneath maple trees watching a phoenix in flight, with gold and silver zogan
3in (7.5cm); 2 3/4in (7cm) long
Sold for US$ 1,098 inc. premium

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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