A pair of tsuba for a daisho
By Yanagawa Morihira (1899-1971)
Each of rounded rectangular form, the dai carved in relief and inlaid with Raiden producing a storm while travellers flee on the reverse, the sho with Futen releasing wind from his sack, to the same effect, details in gold, silver and shibuichi takazogan, signed Shinryuso Morihira with gold inlaid kao; wood box. 8.9cm and 8.2cm (3½in and 3¼in). (3.)
Estimate: £2,000 – 2,500
€2,400 – 3,000
US$ 3,200 – 4,000