Exceptional Japanese Shakudo & Mixed Metal Tsuba

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptional quality Edo/ Meiji period shakudo tsuba of oval from, this striking example finely detailed in nanako ground depicts a school of fish upon bamboo, a most unusual combination , the fish formed from solid gold and shakudo, the tsuba carries a red collectors reference to one side and is part of a single owner collection that we are featuring on our gallery in the coming days, a delightful piece of mixed metal work from the golden era of Japanese metalworkers and sword smiths.

Provenance :

UK based Japanese works of art collection .

Condition report:

Lovely age related  condition .

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 2 7/8″  7.3 cm

Width :  2 3/4″  7.0 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item .