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Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Tsuba- Seated Chinese Scholar
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Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Tsuba- Seated Chinese Scholar

19th century
Sold 21 October 2022 · Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this Edo/ Meiji period bronze and mixed metal Tsuba depicting what appears to be a seated Chinese scholar reading a calligraphy scroll resting upon a lacquer table, the scholar running his long mustache through his fingers with an expression of contemplation upon his face, the reverse of the tsuba simply depicts a pine tree upon a rocky outcrop, the scene worked in a variety of mixed metals including gold and silver, artist signed to the rear by Yoshinori zo , one of nine tsuba artist to use this name, it is not possible for us to know which one made it , it is however another fine example from a single owner collection.

Provenance :

UK based Japanese works of art collection.

Condition report : 

Original age related condition .

Approximate Sizes :

Width : 3"  7.8 cm

Height : 3 1/4" 8.3 cm

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

Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
0.4cm (0.16")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA930132
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 Edo/ Meiji period bronze and mixed metal Tsuba depicting what appears to be a seated Chinese scholar reading a calligraphy scroll resting upon a lacquer table, the scholar running his long mustache through his fingers with an expression of contemplation upon his face, the reverse of the tsuba simply depicts a pine tree upon a rocky outcrop, the scene worked in a variety of mixed metals including gold and silver, artist signed to the rear by Yoshinori zo , one of nine tsuba artist to use this name, it is not possible for us to know which one made it , it is however another fine example from a single owner collection.
fig 1. Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Tsuba- Seated Chinese Scholar
fig 1. Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Tsuba- Seated Chinese Scholar

Provenance :

UK based Japanese works of art collection.

Condition report : 

Original age related condition .

Approximate Sizes :

Width : 3"  7.8 cm

Height : 3 1/4" 8.3 cm

“
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
0.4cm (0.16")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA930132
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
Location
Stags Head Antiques Ltd
Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/stagshead
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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Location: Stags Head Antiques Ltd, Bournemouth , Dorset, United Kingdom
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Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Tsuba- Seated Chinese Scholar
Japanese Bronze & Mixed Metal Tsuba- Seated Chinese Scholar
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 8.3 cm (3 in) x W 7.8 cm (3 in) x D 0.4 cm (0 in)
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