A fine large shibuichi tsuba
Kano School, late 19th century
Of mokko form with raised rim, inlaid with a huge crane soaring over the running figure of Seiobo, accompanied by an attendant and a follower, the reverse inlaid with Tobosaku and an attendant fleeing from the great bird, all in gold, silver, copper and shakudo takazogan, inscribed Natsuo with seal. 8.9cm (3½in).
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鍔　西王母と東方朔　銘 「夏雄（丸印）」　19世紀後期

crane mokko natsuo people