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Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School
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Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and exceptional quality Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze and mixed metal tsuba ( sword hand guard) this finely made tsuba depicts a temple guardian ( Nio ) aside a fence and foliage, the detail rendered in soft alloys including copper silver and gold upon an interesting bark textured bronze plate, the rear depicts a hare aside a character beneath an umbrella, as well as clothing attached to a silver pin, once again worked in mixed alloys upon the bark textured plate, the reverse inscription suggests that the tsuba was made in the spring of the year Kanoe-saru suggesting a date of manufacture of 1860, the front face of the tsuba is signed Somin with a kao monogram referring to the Edo period Somin school of metalwork masters.

Literature : 

It is evident that the signature and inscriptions on Meiji Period tsubas and indeed many sword fittings of this type bore dedications to the early famous schools of metalworkers, in this instance the Somin school founded in 1670 by Somin I and continued through to Somin IV ( born 1795) in my opinion this tsuba was manufactured in the latter part of the 19th century and is Meiji Period.

For a similar recorded tsuba with the same inscription and date attribution see : https://www.bonhams.com/auction/26087/lot/1151/after-yokoya-somin-a-fine-shibuichi-tsuba meiji-era-1868-1912-late-19th-century/#

Provenance : 

The tsuba comes direct from a European collection.

Condition report : 

Lovely original condition with age related wear.

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 3 1/2"   9 cm

Width :  3 1/8" 7.8 cm

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA973998
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 large and exceptional quality Meiji Period 1868-1912, bronze and mixed metal tsuba ( sword hand guard) this finely made tsuba depicts a temple guardian ( Nio ) aside a fence and foliage, the detail rendered in soft alloys including copper silver and gold upon an interesting bark textured bronze plate, the rear depicts a hare aside a character beneath an umbrella, as well as clothing attached to a silver pin, once again worked in mixed alloys upon the bark textured plate, the reverse inscription suggests that the tsuba was made in the spring of the year Kanoe-saru suggesting a date of manufacture of 1860, the front face of the tsuba is signed Somin with a kao monogram referring to the Edo period Somin school of metalwork masters.
fig 1. Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School
fig 1. Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School

Literature : 

It is evident that the signature and inscriptions on Meiji Period tsubas and indeed many sword fittings of this type bore dedications to the early famous schools of metalworkers, in this instance the Somin school founded in 1670 by Somin I and continued through to Somin IV ( born 1795) in my opinion this tsuba was manufactured in the latter part of the 19th century and is Meiji Period.

For a similar recorded tsuba with the same inscription and date attribution see : https://www.bonhams.

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com/auction/26087/lot/1151/after-yokoya-somin-a-fine-shibuichi-tsuba meiji-era-1868-1912-late-19th-century/#.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
fig 2. Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School
fig 2. Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School

Provenance : 

The tsuba comes direct from a European collection.

Condition report : 

Lovely original condition with age related wear.

Approximate Sizes :

Height : 3 1/2"   9 cm

Width :  3 1/8" 7.8 cm

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

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
7.8cm (3.07")
Depth
0.5cm (0.20")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA973998
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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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
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Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School
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Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Tsuba - Somin School
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 7.8 cm (3 in) x D 0.5 cm (0 in)
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