TEN MITO SCHOOL TSUBA

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TEN MITO SCHOOL TSUBA
EDO PERIOD (CIRCA 1700-1850)

The iron tsuba comprising: an oval plate carved and inlaid with two men pulling a boat, (circa 1850)--8cm. h., 5.5mm. th.; another of the same design, (circa 1800)--7.4cm. h., 4.5mm. th.; a mokko plate carved with a landscape, gilt horse and copper tree, (circa 1800)--8.4cm. h., 4.5mm. th.; a rounded, square plate carved with a silver-faced sage, the robe with gold dots, (slight rust), (circa 1750)--7.4cm. h., 4mm. th.; a mokko plate carved and inlaid with plants and a bee, (circa 1800)--8.5cm. h., 4mm. th.; a mokko plate carved with a rush bag and inlay of sedge hat, (circa 1750)--8.5cm. h., 4mm. th.; two mokko plates inlaid with pines, stork, mushroom, and plants, (circa 1800)--7.2., 7cm. h., 4mm. th., ea.; two inlaid plates (rusted) (10)