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45 | YASUCHIKA: A NARA IRON DAISHO
TSUBA SET WITH ELEPHANTS
By Yasuchika, signed Yasuchika
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

An oval tsuchimeji plate carved with a design of a caparisoned
elephant decorated in silver and gold nunomezogan, the wrinkly
skin of the elephant is achieved very well. The smaller, matching
tsuba of mokko gata form with the same depiction. The backside
with a lengthy inscription relating to the arrival of the elephant in
Japan, on a shikishi. Both with two open hitsu. In a fitted wood box
with fabric padding.

SIZE 8.6 x 8 cm & 7 x 6.2 cm
WEIGHT 165.5 g & 93.4 g
Condition: Superb condition with only minimal wear.
Provenance: Czech private collection.

AUCTION COMPARISON
Compare a related single tsuba from
the same school sold by Christie’s,
Japanese and Korean Art, 18
September 2007, New York, lot 367
(sold for 4,375 USD).

Estimate EUR 2,000
Starting price EUR 1,000

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