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ANTIQUE #SA551156

Lovely Japanese Edo Period Shibuichi & Mixed Metal Tsuba - Rats As Warriors - Yasuchika

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 lovely Edo period (Circa 1860) Solid Shibuichi and mixed metal Tsuba , the subject depicts scenes of rats riding upon horseback and masquerading as Warriors amidst a rocky outcrop, the moon picked out in Silver behind a chiselled cloud , the reverse depicting a further mixed metal onlaid rocky outcrop , the Tsuba edged in gold, signed to the front in a two character signature which translates to read Yasuchika, a nice addition to your Tsuba , Samurai arms and armour or Japanese metalwork collection.
 
Condition:
 
Lovely original condition.
 
Approximate sizes:
 
Height: 2.3/4'' 6.7 cm
 
Width: 2.5'' 6.5 cm
 
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item
 
 
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Antique SA551156 shown on this page was made in 1860. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1860
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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