Openwork tsuba (sword guard) - Steel - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

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Holds a master’s in Japanese art history with over 10 years’ expertise in Asian art.

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A mid-Edo period Maru-gata ji-sukashi steel tsuba from Japan in the Owari/Akasaki style, featuring the Irechigai Myōga and Inome motif; measures 7.5 × 7.5 × 0.4 cm, from a private collection, original/authentic, in good condition.

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Nicely crafted Maru-gata ji-sukashi tsuba in the Owari/Akasaki style from the middle Edo period. Motif: "Irechigai Myōga and Inome" From my collection

Nicely crafted Maru-gata ji-sukashi tsuba in the Owari/Akasaki style from the middle Edo period. Motif: "Irechigai Myōga and Inome" From my collection

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Material
Steel
Height
7.5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Title of artwork
Openwork tsuba (sword guard)
Depth
0.4 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
Private

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