Description Seven Iron Tsuba
19TH CENTURY
comprising three examples with gold inlays, the first decorated with floral roundels, the second showing a ho ho bird underneath leafy branches, the third with elongated leaves, signed Choshu Hagi ju Masakata 長州萩住 平方, one example with mixed metal inlays decorated with a flying crane above a lotus pond, three reticulated examples decorated with leaves and tides.
Largest 3 in., 7.5 cm.
Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
Condition Report In fair to good condition, slight rust on patina.
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