Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 42:
Antique Japanese Iron Inlaid Mixed Metals Tsuba for Tanto Dagger
Description
Antique Japanese Iron with Bronze Inlaid Mixed Metals Tsuba for Tanto Dagger with fish decoration.
Material: It is crafted from iron, gold, and a copper-gold alloy known as shakudo.
Design: The scene features a carp inlaid via suemon-zogan and seaweed inlaid via kinzogan on a surface engraved to resemble running water.
Historical Use: Tsuba were hand guards for Japanese swords, designed to protect the user’s hand and balance the weapon.
Measuring 2 x 1.75 inches.
Condition report:
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