A shibuichi tsuba. 19th century - image-1

Lot 393 Dα

A shibuichi tsuba. 19th century

Auction 1101 - overview Cologne
08.12.2017, 14:00 - Japanese Art
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 868 € (incl. premium)

A shibuichi tsuba. 19th century

A shibuichi tsuba of oval shape, displaying a praying mantis and a broken wheel in sukashi, an allusion to a legend about Emperor Qi whose carriage was stopped by a praying mantis. 19th century.
Height 7 cm