Lot 56: Tsuba

Estimate: $250 – $350

Shoami or possibly Kyo-Kinko Edo period. Mokko gata shakudo plate including high relief carved gold dragon, the body is moving in and out of the nicely engraved clouds or water from one side of the plate to the other. The kogai hitsu-ana ategane is gold with an interesting surface finish. The dimensions are 7 x 6.4cm x 0.4cm at seppa dai and 3mm at mimi. The nakago ana is 2.4cm x 7mm. Fair condition.