Japan, early Edo period (1615-1868) A large iron sukashi tsuba of marugata shape with two hitsu, carved in openwork with a maple leaf, the leaf embellished with engraved veins and inlaid gilt-copper dew drops. With a wood tomobako (storage box). SIZE 8.3 x 8.3 cm WEIGHT 118 grams Condition: Good condition with age-related surface wear and oxidation. One inlaid dew drop lost. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
Japan, early Edo period (1615-1868) A large iron sukashi tsuba of marugata shape with two hitsu, carved in openwork with a maple leaf, the leaf embellished with engraved veins and inlaid gilt-copper dew drops. With a wood tomobako (storage box). SIZE 8.3 x 8.3 cm WEIGHT 118 grams Condition: Good condition with age-related surface wear and oxidation. One inlaid dew drop lost. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
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