AN IRON TSUBA IN THE FORM OF A COILING RAIN DRAGON
LOT 133 – TAK0724
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Japan, 18th-19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of marugata shape, the kozuka hitsu-ana formed by a natural gap, with copper sekigane, worked in sukashi in the form of a curling rain dragon with a kappa-esque head, with gold eyes and powerful flames along its back. The skin of the dragon is partly stippled and its tail and brows are boldly incised.
DIAMETER 8 cm
WEIGHT 164.8 g
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and traces of use.
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