A Soft-Metal Inlaid Tsuba
A Soft-Metal Inlaid Tsuba

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED YOSHIAKI

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A Soft-Metal Inlaid Tsuba
Edo period (19th century), signed Yoshiaki
The rectangular copper plate decorated with a large heron standing among reeds, the reverse with a kingfisher swooping down to catch fish in silver, gold, shakudo and shibuichi inlays, the plate pierced with two holes for a cord
2 1/8in. (7.9cm.) long

Lot Essay

Sold Christie's, London, 14 July, 1970, lot 179

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