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69 | MOTOYASUE: A FINE GOLD-INLAID
MITO SCHOOL SHIBUICHI TSUBA
WITH YAMABUSHI MONKS

By Uchikoshi Motoyasu, signed Uchikoshi Motoyasu with kakihan
Japan, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

Of tate-maru-gata (oval) form with one hitsu, worked in takazogan
and shishiabori (sunken relief) with details in gold and copper
depicting four yamabushi monks on the obverse and a pine tree
reaching up to the clouds on the reverse. The yamabushi were an
ancient monk sect, organized militarily from the 10th century. A
characteristic attribute are their small octagonal hats, called tokin,
which are worn by all four figures on this tsuba.
SIZE 6.2 x 5.6 cm
WEIGHT 91.0 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear as well as
few small dents, nicks, and scratches.
Provenance: French private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,500
Starting price EUR 750

70 | MASAYUKI: A HAMANO
SCHOOL IRON TSUBA WITH
TEMPLE GUARDIANS (NIO)

After Hamano Masayuki (Hamano Shozui,
1696-1769), signed Masayuki
Japan, 19th century, Edo period
(1615-1868)

The iron maru-gata tsuba with two hitsu
finely decorated with many clouds and
inlaid with a pair of nio (temple guardians)
in silver, copper and gold. The reverse
shows their backs and the signature
MASAYUKI (Shozui).
SIZE 7.6 x 7.4 cm
WEIGHT 164.3 g

Condition: Very good condition with
minimal surface wear and rust.
Provenance: French private collection.
Estimate EUR 1,000
Starting price EUR 500

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