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ANTIQUE #SA1144323

Fine Japanese Iron Tsuba Guard - "Peony And Dragon". Edo Period. Circa 1800.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Dragoncharger Antiques

Japanese Iron Tsuba Guard with extremely fine detailing. with foliage and peony decoration. Circa 1800. Possibly earlier.
 
The Japanese form of Peony has thickened stamens with a feathery appearance and this is beautifully detailed with gold inlay.The edges also finely decorated with dragons swirling in the clouds in gold with high relief. A clever design with the dragon seemingly moving through the edges of the Tsuba guard. Elaborate and intricate details. Excellent craftsmanship with rare Nanako surface (The Japanese name for punched, dotted surface finishes on metal). Superb.
 
 
Condition: Unrestored original and authentic condition.
 
 
Dimensions: (very slight oval form).
 
 
Height = 7.6cm.
 
Width = 7.2cm.
 
Thickness = 4mm.
 
Internal Reference: D:00644
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1144323
Dateline of this antique is 1800
Height is 7.6cm (3.0inches)
Width is 7.2cm (2.8inches)
Depth is 0.4cm (0.2inches)
Antique SA1144323 shown on this page was made in 1800. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1800
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Dragoncharger Antiques
Bristol
United Kingdom
Tel: 07974 144321
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD