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Lot 678 Dα

An iron tsuba. Edo period, late 17th century

Auction 1179 - overview Cologne
25.06.2021, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst
Estimate: 800 € - 1.200 €
Result: 875 € (incl. premium)
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An iron tsuba. Edo period, late 17th century

Of rounded square shape, carved on both sides with a dragon winding around a ken sword (kurikararyû), details in gold nunome, signed Hizen jû Tadanaga hachijûsai (80-year-old) horu. Wooden box.
Height 8.2 cm

Certificate

Hozon certificate of the N.B.T.H.K., dated 8.7.2015

Literature

A tsuba carved with a dragon and signed at the age of 80 years is mentioned in Haynes, vol. 3, p. 1824, H 09125.0