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Lot of Four Japanese Tsubas with Folkloric Animal Motifs

1.) Iron tsuba with gold, silver, and shakudo inlays depicting a scene of a frolicking puppy gazing at the moon. About 2.75" x 3" diameter.

2.) Iron tsuba with gold and silver inlays depicting a Japanese folkloric scene of a raccoon dog, formerly hiding as a tea kettle, shapeshifting and revealing itself to the priest Shikoku. About 2.75" x 3" diameter.

3.) Copper tsuba engraved with nature scene of the Taoist god of longevity, Jurojin, with a companion deer (also a symbol of longevity). Jurojin is seen holding a peach in his hand (peaches are believed to prolong life). Tsuba is also signed with mei.

4.) Iron tsuba with gold and silver inlays depicting a gathering of traditional Japanese gifts including what appears to be a Daruma wish doll, gift envelopes, a fan that brings good luck, gold foil leaves, and a rat (believed to promise good fortune).

All items are housed in individual wood and cardboard boxes.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

All items are in about fair to good condition, with scattered pitting, scratching, and some light oxidation.

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