Page 64 - Fine Japanese Art October 28, 2020 Galerie Zacke

48 | AN IMPRESSIVE GILT COPPER
TSUBA WITH DRAGONS

Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The heavy gilt copper maru-gata tsuba with two hitsu and finely
inlaid with a ferocious dragon on both sides. The surface shows a
superb nanako ground.
SIZE 7.3 x 6.8 cm
WEIGHT 146 g
Condition: Very good condition with minor expected rubbing,
surface wear and scratches.
Provenance: Hungarian private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

49 | A RARE
LACQUERED
AND INLAID
IRON TSUBA
WITH
DRAGON

Japan, 19th century,
Edo period (1615-1868)

The iron maru-gata tsuba
covered in a black lacquer
and decorated in gold
lacquer with mother-of-
pearl inlays to depict a
dragon amongst crashing
waves and billowing
clouds. The reverse
decorated with further
waves and Mount Fuji. The
choice of materials as well
as the placement of the
hitsu are quite unusual.
SIZE 8.5 x 8 cm
WEIGHT 130.4 g
Condition: Good condition,
minor wear and chips to
lacquer, as visible in the
images provided.
Provenance: French
private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

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