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Large Japanese Iron & Mixed Metal Tsuba - Benten Upon A Sea Dragon - Signed
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Edo period (Circa 1840) Iron & mixed metal onlaid Tsuba , the subject depicts a scene of Benten riding a Golden sea Dragon, the Dragon carved to imitate movement and intertwined through clouds from the front of the Tsuba to the rear, highlighted in a beautiful Golden patina with Silver highlights to claws and whiskers, Benten formed from silver and modelled wearing traditional robes holding the jewel that grants wishes whilst stood upon the back of the Golden sea Dragon, signed in a three character signature , a nice addition to your Tsuba , Samurai arms and armour or Japanese metalwork collection.
Literature :
In Japanese folklore Benten is one of the seven lucky Gods of Japan who is often depicted riding a golden Dragon. She carries a jewel that can grant wishes. She is the ruler of love, music, arts, inspiration, talent, wealth, good fortune and romance. As a sea and water goddess she is a purifyi...ng force that protects people from the darkness of the material world. She is also a protector from earthquakes.
Condition:
Lovely original condition.
Approximate sizes:
Height: 3.1/4'' 8.2 cm
Width: 3'' 7.5 cm
Depth: 0.7 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item
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
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA513921
Dateline of this antique is 1860
Height is 8cm (3.1inches)Width is 7cm (2.8inches)Depth is 0.7cm (0.3inches)
Antique SA513921 shown on this page was made in 1860. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1860
ANTIQUE SA513921
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
SPECIALISTS IN JAPANESE WORKS OF ART FROM THE MEIJI PERIOD 1868-1912
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art is also an antique trade association member of BADA
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07774 635918
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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