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Antique Japan TSUBA Edo Period Sage and Stream

$ 475.19

Availability: 47 in stock
  • Condition: 3" by 3" Edo Period Japanese inlaid Tsuba -sword guard with Shakudo.Artemisium Leaves point to late 16th Century to early 17th Century.Sage with waterfall with figure and staff in distance. Bridge over Stream on backside.
  • Color: Black with gold inlay
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Primary Material: Iron
  • Age: 16TH-17TH CENTURY
  • Region of Origin: Japan

    Description

    18th Century or earlier Japanese handcrafted Tuba with gold, silver, copper, Shakudo. Ovoid shape.
    approximately 3" by 3 ". or 7.62cm by 7.62 cm.
    There are Artemisium leaves and branch which points to late 17th C to early 18th C.
    Sage with waterfall, artemisium leaves and branch and (winged?) boy/figure in distance.
    On backside is bridge over water with boats.
    Highly detailed, exquisite metal work.
    Weighs 116 grams.