Description: A JAPANESE GOLD AND SHAKUDO INLAID IRON TSUBA EDO PERIOD (1603-1868), 18TH CENTURY
A Choshu school Maru-gata shape (round) and Sukashi (openworked) Tsuba. Of cherry blossom theme with gold nunome-zogan (inlay) highlights. Signed Choshu Hagi Ju Kawaji Tomotsugu - Made by Kawaji Tomotsugu of Hagi in the province of Choshu.
Approximately 7cm diameter
OTHER NOTES:
The Kawaji family was one of the most prestigious schools and Tomotsugu was the 2nd generation
Condition Report: Condition:
Oxidisation to the iron, some minor wear to the gold inlay. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.