A RARE SHAKUDO NANAKO HAMIDASHI TSUBA

Sold for €1,430

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Lot details

Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)

The hamidashi tsuba (with the hitsu-ana open to one side) crafted for a tanto, worked in superb shakudo nanako and decorated in gold and copper takazogan with a flute, the gilt rim formed by a long, tied cord attached to a cloth embellished with a gold hirazogan brocade design. A simple, yet beautifully constructed and elegant design.

HEIGHT 5.6 cm, LENGTH 3.9 cm
WEIGHT 64 g

Condition: Very good condition, minor expected wear, few minuscule nicks.

flute hamidash nanako oval