Lot 686 D α

An Edo iron tsuba. First half 19th century

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
16.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 562 € (incl. premium)

An Edo iron tsuba. First half 19th century

Of oval shape with cherry blossoms on rafts (hanaikada) in openwork relief, tiny details in gold nunome. Signed Edo jû Masatsune.
Height 7 cm

Hanaikada refers to cherry blossom petals falling into a river and forming a floral raft on the water's surface.