Lot Essay
The size, sophistication and quality of the plate, and the marks around the central opening, all indicate the Genroku era (1688-1704).
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A KYOTO SCHOOL TSUBA
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1700)
The round iron plate is carved in an openwork design of linked scrolls (karakusa). The rim and edge have some very fine iron bones--height and width 8.2cm., thickness 5.5mm.
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1700)
The round iron plate is carved in an openwork design of linked scrolls (karakusa). The rim and edge have some very fine iron bones--height and width 8.2cm., thickness 5.5mm.