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THREE IRON TSUBA
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THREE IRON TSUBA
19TH CENTURY
An iron mokkogata tsuba carved with plum blossoms, the flowers and buds inlaid in silver and gilt zogan, Mito school; an iron mokkogata tsuba, the plate carved to resemble basket work, the thin edge and mimi decorated with geometric patterns in gilt; and a rounded-square iron Sado tsuba, the four corners pierced and carved with wild geese, the mimi resembling thick rope
7.5cm., 7.5cm. and 7.3cm. respectively (3)
19TH CENTURY
An iron mokkogata tsuba carved with plum blossoms, the flowers and buds inlaid in silver and gilt zogan, Mito school; an iron mokkogata tsuba, the plate carved to resemble basket work, the thin edge and mimi decorated with geometric patterns in gilt; and a rounded-square iron Sado tsuba, the four corners pierced and carved with wild geese, the mimi resembling thick rope
7.5cm., 7.5cm. and 7.3cm. respectively (3)