Description A GOLD-INLAID SHIBUICHI TSUBA WITH A FALCON AND RABBIT
Signed with a kakihan
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of kaku maru gata (rounded square) form with one hitsu, worked in takazogan with gold details depicting a falcon on a rocky outpost with bamboo and a small rabbit on the ground below. It appears as if the rabbit has noticed the falcon, but not the other way around, leaving the viewer to hope that the rabbit will be able to flee in time. A mountainous backdrop is indicated with finely incised lines. The reverse shows craggy rockwork, bamboo, and the same incised stylized mountains as on the obverse. Signed with a kakihan.
SIZE 5.6 x 5.1 cm
WEIGHT 95.0 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.