TSUBA WITH INSECTS IN GOLD AND ENAMEL, IN WOOD BOX

Estimated Value:

500 € - 800 €

Result:

1.100 € incl. Premium and VAT

Description:

Japan, Meiji period
H. 8,3 cm, B. 7,9 cm, Dicke 4,3 mm
Iron with polished surface (migaki-ji) with relief overlays (takabori) in gold, silver and other metals, with colored enamel cloisonné. Two udenuki-ana. Naga-maru-gata. Nakago-ana without sekigane 27 x 7 mm. Front (omote) with a praying mantis, a caterpillar, five ants and two flies. Back side (ura) with two caterpillars and three ants. In kiri-bako with cushion.
Formerly from a German private collection, acquired before 2007 - Signs of wear, slightly stained

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