AN IRON TSUBA WITH CARP
Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)An iron tsuba of marugata shape and finely carved in partial openwork and decorated on both sides with an image of a carp amongst dense sprays of waves. The scales of the carp are accentuated in gold. The two hitsu, as well, are ringed in gold. With a wood tomobako (storage box).SIZE 7.4 x 6.9 cmCondition: Very good condition with age-appropriate surface wear. The gold details are slightly worn.Provenance: Old German collection acquired at Kunsthandel Klefisch, June 2000, lot 353.