Japanese & Korean Works of Art - 20th May 2025
Lot 271
A COLLECTION OF FIVE JAPANESE TSUBA
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £504
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Description
A COLLECTION OF FIVE JAPANESE TSUBA
EDO/MEIJI, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
Two signed Toshinaga and Tsunemasa respectively, 7.7cm max. (5)
WITHOUT RESERVE
Five tsuba, three in iron and two in copper-alloy; one of the copper tsuba signed Toshinaga, decorated with butterflies and flowers; the signed iron tsuba with gingko leaves signed Tsunemasa; the others unsigned and variously decorated with flowers, landscapes and birds; some with details in gold and silver.