Iron tsuba, Nanban style - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

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Description from the seller

Original iron tsuba. On both sides a design in high relief showing a mask-like face combined with graceful tendrils. Gold-coloured highlights. The surrounding border decorated with a crenellated pattern. Beaded rim.
A very old Nanban-style tsuba.
Date: 17th-18th century.
Size: oval, 72 x 68 mm. Thickness: 5 mm.
Condition: Signs of use and age, but generally good.


Original iron tsuba. On both sides a design in high relief showing a mask-like face combined with graceful tendrils. Gold-coloured highlights. The surrounding border decorated with a crenellated pattern. Beaded rim.
A very old Nanban-style tsuba.
Date: 17th-18th century.
Size: oval, 72 x 68 mm. Thickness: 5 mm.
Condition: Signs of use and age, but generally good.


Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Height
72 mm
Width
68 mm
Title of artwork
Iron tsuba, Nanban style
Depth
5 mm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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