Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23rd November 2022

Lot 296

A pair of Japanese iron sword guards (tsuba)

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £120

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Description

A pair of Japanese iron sword guards (tsuba), mokko-gata form carved in a combination of takabori and shishiaibori with sages holding staffs and with clouds depicted in gold inlay to their robes, 82 x 75 mm and 75 x 69 mm. [2]