Lot 404 Dα

Two iron tsuba. Edo period

Two iron tsuba, both decorated in openwork relief, a) of oval shape with a large ship with three Dutchmen sitting inside, small details in gold onlay, and b) of round shape with a boat carrying an upright oar and an object surmounted by a cross, maybe a reference to the christian symbol (kakure kirishitan). Edo period. Each in wooden box. (2)
a) Height 7.3 cm; b) diameter 6. 8 cm