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Sensational Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this sensational late Edo period 1615-1868 solid shakudo and mixed metal Tsuba ( sword hand guard) artist signed Yoshihisa ( Ryoju) , this Edo period master metalworker has crafted this large Tsuba from shakudo, an alloy containing a percentage of gold  that has been perfected and highly revered in Japan since the 16th century, upon the black ground carved as a stream ascends a gold carp of extraordinary detail, the reverse carved as a continuation of the steam with gold reeds. The inscription suggests that the artist Yoshihisa (Ryoju) made this item on commission in 1867, the year of the Tiger. A breathtaking piece of artistry that would grace any serious sword fitting or metalwork collection.

Literature : 

There are two metalworkers Yoshihisa , also pronounced as Ryoju , listed on page 617 of the directory Toso Kinko Jiten by Wakayama Takeshi .

Provenance : 

Russian Private Collection

Condition report : 

Lovely original condition with age related signs of wear from being mounted.

Approximate Sizes : 

Height : 3 1/2" 8.8 cm

Width :  3 1/8" 8.0 cm

Depth :   1/2"    0.7 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.8cm (3.46")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1042742
Dealers Notes

Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.

Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

Tel 07774-635918

Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this sensational late Edo period 1615-1868 solid shakudo and mixed metal Tsuba ( sword hand guard) artist signed Yoshihisa ( Ryoju) , this Edo period master metalworker has crafted this large Tsuba from shakudo, an alloy containing a percentage of gold  that has been perfected and highly revered in Japan since the 16th century, upon the black ground carved as a stream ascends a gold carp of extraordinary detail, the reverse carved as a continuation of the steam with gold reeds.
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The inscription suggests that the artist Yoshihisa (Ryoju) made this item on commission in 1867, the year of the Tiger.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

A breathtaking piece of artistry that would grace any serious sword fitting or metalwork collection.

fig 1. Sensational Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
fig 1. Sensational Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa

Literature : 

There are two metalworkers Yoshihisa , also pronounced as Ryoju , listed on page 617 of the directory Toso Kinko Jiten by Wakayama Takeshi .

Provenance : 

Russian Private Collection

Condition report : 

fig 2. Sensational Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa
fig 2. Sensational Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba by Yoshihisa

Lovely original condition with age related signs of wear from being mounted.

Approximate Sizes : 

Height : 3 1/2" 8.8 cm

Width :  3 1/8" 8.0 cm

Depth :   1/2"    0.7 cm

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

Height
8.8cm (3.46")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1042742
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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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 8.8 cm (3 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 0.7 cm (0 in)
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