Lot 1176 Dα

Two large soft metal tsuba. Meiji period

Two large soft metal tsuba, both decorated in relief with mixed metal inlays, a) of mokkô shape with a heron in a pond, dragonflies and a pond skater, inscribed jûnen nanajûyon hôgen Ichijô and golden seal, and b) of rounded square shape with a swimming carp and a carp jumping after a dragonfly, inscribed Natsuô with kaô. Meiji period. Wooden boxes. (2)
Height a) 8.1 cm; b) 8.6 cm