A Kinko (Mixed-Metal) Tsuba
A Kinko (Mixed-Metal) Tsuba

EDO PERIOD (19TH CENTURY), SIGNED TATSUMASA

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A Kinko (Mixed-Metal) Tsuba
Edo period (19th century), signed Tatsumasa
The mokko plate finished in shibuichi with the hitsu-ana decorated with Ashina and a demon engaged in a neck-wrestling match in copper and silver taka-bori with details of shakudo and gold, the reverse with two demons, one tumbled on his back after having lost a neck wrestling-match, both demons carved in shishiai-bori, the outer edge gilt and carved with diamond patterns, shakudo fukurin
2 7/8in. (7.5cm.) long

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