An iron tsuba, design of Benten
A late iron tsuba
19th century
Of rounded rectangular form with raised rim, carved in relief and inlaid with Benten standing on a lotus leaf above a stream, a waterfall on the reverse, details in gilt and copper, signed Kanu itsushi horu (?), with wood storage box.
8.3cm (3¼in). (2).
Sold for £3,750 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • 鍔 弁天 銘「幹宇逸士鐫(?)」 19世紀

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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