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Lot 1034

Sale 2031 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Oct 11, 2024
Lots Close
Oct 24, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$500 - 800
Price Realized
$360
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

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.

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