The property of a Japanese private collector
A shakudo kinko tsuba
Attributed to Yanagawa Naomasa (1692-1757)
Of rounded rectangular form with gilt mimi, engraved in katakiri and kebori with three shishi, the reverse with peonies by a stream, signed Naomasa. 7.6cm (3in).
Estimate: £800 – 1,000
€960 – 1,200
US$ 1,300 – 1,600
Footnotes
For the probable maker, see R. Haynes, Index, no.H 06690.