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A group of four Japanese iron…
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Melbourne
Date:
20-Nov-2023
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Description:
A group of four Japanese iron tsuba, Edo period (1603-1868), the first a maru gata (round shaped) and round rim, pierced design of three radiating supports connected to a repeating Sanskrit characters, the second a signed maru gata (round shape) with goishi gata (tapered edges) pierced design of gourd with tie cord and stylised leaf, the third an unusual design of two opposing linked hyotan gourds with a textured finish and applied brass design of vine leaves and tendrils, the fourth a pierced design of stylised birds and flowers and finely engraved kiri-mon Paulownia crest with overall round shape and rim, attributed to the Owari school, all with presentation boxes. 7.5 cm, 7.5 cm, 8.5 cm, 7.3 cm wide, condition: no visible faults or damage.
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Category:
Unclassified