Two iron tsuba

Description:

Japan, both signed, 17th and 18th century.
H. 8,8/
Aorigata tsuchi meji tsuba with stylised dragon and stormy clouds in nikubori, ryohitsu with fine rain dragons in gilt nunomezogan. Tembo school with signature Umetada, mid 18th century; Rounded form, decorated in flat relief with a mountain landscape with gilt details, signed Joshu Nishijin ju Umetada Yoshimitsu, late 17th century.
From an old North German private collection, acquired between 1992 and 1994, the first tsuba acquired at Sotheby's London, 19.5.1992, lot 187, the second tsuba Sotheby's London, 19.5.1992, lot 175 - Minor wear, signs of age