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AN IRON TSUBA DEPICTING SHOKI AND ONI

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AN IRON TSUBA DEPICTING SHOKI AND ONI

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

The patinated iron tsuba maru gata with two hitsu, carved in openwork depicting a shoki with drawn sword chasing an oni amongst clouds. The face of shoki with very good detail, as well as his flowing beard and Chinese robes. The oni is depicted in motion cowering with a fierce expression, his eyes and the bangles around his arms and legs are inlaid in gold.

Shape: Circular maru gata tsuba
Dimensions: Diameter 8.1 cm
Condition: Very good condition with expected surface wear
Provenance: Austrian private collection

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AN IRON TSUBA DEPICTING SHOKI AND ONI

Name: AN IRON TSUBA DEPICTING SHOKI AND ONI
SKU: 66550106
Price: 550 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €100 - €200

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