FOUR VARIOUS HIGO SCHOOL TSUBA

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FOUR VARIOUS HIGO SCHOOL TSUBA
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1700-1800)

The iron tsuba comprising: a thick plate with sukashi design of a three level pine tree (sangai matsu), the edge and rim with a few strong iron bones, the patina in good condition--7.8cm. h., 7.5cm. w., 6mm. th.; a round plate with abstract sukashi design, a few iron bones on rim--7.7cm., 7.6cm. w., 6mm. th.; a petal-form plate with sukashi design of a pine tree, large cherry blossoms, and plum branch with delicate surface carving, (some rust areas on edge and rim)--7.9cm. h., 7.5cm. w., 5.25mm. th.; a squared, deep mokko plate pierced with an overall fishnet pattern--7.7cm. h., 7.2cm. w., 5.25mm. th. (4)

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