Four various iron tsuba
16th to 18th century
The first of Nara sukashi type, carved and pierced with monkeys in a peach tree, slight-inlaid details, signed Edo ju Nara saku, 7cm (2¾in); the second of Higo Jingo type, of mokko form, carved with a storm dragon, details in silver nunome, signed Yatsushiro Jingo saku, 7.8cm (3⅛in); the third of mokko form, with traces of gold designs, unsigned, 8.2cm (3¼in); the fourth a Kyo-sukashi tsuba of circular form, pierced with floral mon, unsigned, 8.2cm (3¼in); each with wood storage box. (8).
Sold for
£1,250
inc. premium
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Asian Art
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Japanese Art
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