KATANA GUARD, called tsuba

Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)

Iron, copper, silver and brass

H.: 8.5; L.: 8 cm; Thickness: 0.4 cm

Signed

In its box

Tsuba maru gata animated by two seated figures wearing silver masks, a branch overhangs the scene, encrusted with brass beads.

The reverse is signed and depicts a mountainous landscape.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP2736