Openwork Iron Tsuba With Dragons, Golden Nunome-zogan. Namban Style. Japan Early Edo. 17th Century.

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Openwork Iron Tsuba With Dragons, Golden Nunome-zogan. Namban Style. Japan Early Edo. 17th Century.

Artist: Namban

Japanese sword hilt (tsuba) in cut iron and damascened with gold (nunome-zogan). The metal is finely carved with dragons chasing the sacred pearl in the Namban style. The pearl is pierced and contains a small mobile ball which today comes out of its housing (see photos). Japanese work from the early 17th century Edo period. Size 72x5mm Good condition.

700 €

CONTACT

Conservatoire Sakura - Nice, France

Period: 17th century

Style: Asian art

Condition: Condition of use

Material: Wrought iron

Diameter: 72mm

Height: 5mm

Reference (ID): 1159605

Availability: In stock