TSUBA

Japan, Meiji period (1808-1912)

nineteenth century

Copper

H.: 6; L.: 5.3 cm; Thickness: 0.4 mm

Copper mokkogata tsuba with animated decoration of incised swallows. Four of them fly above the turbulent waves, while one of them seems to fall into the rough waters.

Signed KIRYUSAI SOMIN.

Text and photos © FCP CORIDON

Ref.LP: 3401