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19th C. Japanese Edo Gilded Iron Tsuba w/ Ducks

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19th C. Japanese Edo Gilded Iron Tsuba w/ Ducks

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100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals!

**Originally Listed At $350**

East Asia, Japan, late Edo Period, ca. early 19th century CE. A pretty gilded iron tsuba, the hand guard from a traditional Japanese sword like a katana or wakizashi, with relief and inlaid ducks and reeds, the reeds gilded. The opening for the tang is a long trapezoid at the center. Size: 2.65" W x 2.9" H (6.7 cm x 7.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Ft. Myers, Florida, USA collection

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Condition

Dark oxidized patina on surface. Gilding is very nicely preserved.“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”

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