A copper tsuba
By Katsuaki, Edo period (19th century)
The rounded-square plate with a slightly raised rim and decorated with a bold design of the god of wind, Fujin, appearing from the clouds with his bag of wind, the reverse with leaves caught in a gust, all rendered in high relief taka-bori, iroe taka-zogan and shishiai-bori, signed Ga[]sai Katsuaki with gilt kakihan
3 1/2in (8.9cm) high
The rounded-square plate with a slightly raised rim and decorated with a bold design of the god of wind, Fujin, appearing from the clouds with his bag of wind, the reverse with leaves caught in a gust, all rendered in high relief taka-bori, iroe taka-zogan and shishiai-bori, signed Ga[]sai Katsuaki with gilt kakihan
3 1/2in (8.9cm) high
Sold for
US$ 8,125
inc. premium
Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art
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