A fun Edo period carved iron tsuba with 2 cute expressive rams (goats or maybe even rabbits) in deep relief per side. A gold bronze dot for each eye. Lots of open work. Dates from 1800-1849.
About 2.8" diameter slight oval, with good weight. Very good condition.
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This is a fine Edo period (1603-1868)iron tsuba of a classic form . Flower & petal lacquer design on gold and iron, trimmed in brass. This one is both simple & elegant! The blossom in front is a kind of plum, (katsura). A few spare leaves falling on the back. Wonderful use of colors at once simple, bold an ...click for details
A fine Edo period (1603-1868) or earlier iron tsuba of a classic form and with mixed metal decorations in gold and silver. A wonderful butterfly with dark patinated wings and with gold highlights. The spray of flowers in gold and silver. Those fierce samurai loved their flowers and butterflies! And the metal smiths were without equal working with mixed metals.
