Sale 8377
London, South Kensington
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13 May 1999
Price realised
GBP 322
Estimate
An iron oval tsuba pierced, cast in relief and applied in gilt and copper with a warrior and an oni beneath a crescent moon -- 3in. (7.6cm) high, 19th Century, (slight wear). See Colour Plate 1
Provenance
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