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Lot 318 Dα

An iron tsuba by Nara Toshimitsu. Edo period, late 17th century

Auction 1249 - overview Cologne
18.06.2024, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.200 €
Result: 945 € (incl. premium)
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An iron tsuba by Nara Toshimitsu. Edo period, late 17th century

of oval shape, carved with an eagle in an oak tree looking down toward a monkey hiding in a grotto, details in gold. The rim lined with silver and shakudo. Signed Gyonen nanajuroku (the 76-year old) Nara Toshimitsu.
Height 7.2 cm

Provenance

Sotheby's, London, 9.11.2004, lot 77