fox marriage line - - Tuba - Japan

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Original Japanese tsuba from the Edo Period, mokko-shaped shakudo copper with a fox marriage line motif, silver Fukurin, weight 100 g, dimensions 67 mm x 61 mm x 4 mm, nakago length 24.5 mm, attributed as from a waki Goto craft house and late Edo period, good condition and includes an extra item.

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Description from the seller

This is Tsuba that design is fox marriage line
Foxes carries trousseau
Shrine gate is behind
They had married just before
It's famous folk tale in Japan
Fukurin (edge is cover) by silver
Mokko shape
Late Edo period
Material: shakudo copper
Attached Aoi art appraisal
It says this tsuba made in waki Goto craft house

Size : H 67 x W 61 x D 4 mm ( 2.6" x 2.4" x 0.16")
Nakago (center hole)length 24.5 mm
Weight : 100 g (3.6 oz.)
Condition : good as you can see the pictures for the year.
with box

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Details

Era

1400-1900

Over 200 years old

Yes

Model

fox marriage line

Country of origin

Japan

Dynastic style/period

Edo Period (1600-1868)

Physical condition

Good

Number of objects

Includes

+ Extra item (see description)

Attribution

Original

Sold with stand

Weight

100 g

Material

Copper

Height

67 mm

Length

61 mm

Width

4 mm

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Iki Japan

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