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Bid 400.00
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06/26 17:10 EDT

Katchushi Iron Tsuba with Sukashi Decoration of Ebi
June 2016 Auction by Far East Asian Art

An armorer's tsuba, with very slightly raised rim on the strong, flat iron plate. Pierced decoration of a shrimp with pleasing, subtle swell along the antennae and legs (mostly on the ura.) Small, irregular brass inlays for the eyes (missing from one eye - not conspicuous.) The kogai-ana plugged with a copper rich alloy. Oval form about 2 7/8" (7.3 cm) by 2 3/4" (6.985 cm). Thickness at rim about 5/32" (.39 cm). Late 16th century to early 17th century - perhaps Momoyama period...
Bid 175.00
No Reserve
03/26 11:56 EDT