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Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
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Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)

18th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine Edo Period 1615-1868 ,mixed metal artist signed Tsuba ( sword hand guard), the well recorded artist Iwamoto Konkan has painstakingly manufactured a solid shakudo Tsuba that displays a large gold spiny lobster and small copper shrimp upon the finest possible hand hammered nanako ground, to the reverse is a mixed metal fern , the rear artist signed Konkan with Kao, suggested as school of Iwamoto Konkan 1744-1801, an important artist working in Tokyo in the Edo period, suggested date circa 1780, another exceptionally fine quality piece of Japanese mixed metal work that would grace any serious collection.

Provenance : 

Russian private collection.

Condition report : 

Fine condition throughout with expected age related wear from mounting.

Approximate Sizes : 

Height : 2 15/16"  7.5 cm

Width :  2 13/16"  7.2 cm

Depth :  3/8"        0.8 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1018862
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As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine Edo Period 1615-1868 ,mixed metal artist signed Tsuba ( sword hand guard), the well recorded artist Iwamoto Konkan has painstakingly manufactured a solid shakudo Tsuba that displays a large gold spiny lobster and small copper shrimp upon the finest possible hand hammered nanako ground, to the reverse is a mixed metal fern , the rear artist signed Konkan with Kao, suggested as school of Iwamoto Konkan 1744-1801, an important artist working in Tokyo in the Edo period, suggested date circa 1780, another exceptionally fine quality piece of Japanese mixed metal work that would grace any serious collection.
fig 1. Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
fig 1. Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)

Provenance : 

Russian private collection.

Condition report : 

Fine condition throughout with expected age related wear from mounting.

Approximate Sizes : 

Height : 2 15/16"  7.5 cm

Width :  2 13/16"  7.2 cm

Depth :  3/8"        0.8 cm

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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Height
7.5cm (2.95")
Width
7.2cm (2.83")
Depth
0.8cm (0.31")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1018862
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

Trade Associations

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)

Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)

Archive II Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801) View II
Archive III Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801) View III
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 29
Items Sold 1,666
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Verified Since Jan 2012
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Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
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Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)
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