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Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period

$1,768.96
£1,324.11
€1,500
CA$2,434.60
A$2,713.61
CHF 1,423.74
MX$33,137.61
NOK 18,027.62
SEK 17,038.85
DKK 11,419.06

About the Item

Ovoid-shaped (nagamarugata) iron tsuba hammered and chased with medallions. On one side, medallions of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the temple). On the other one, a medallion of waves and clouds with gold highlights Tanaka school Japan – Edo period (1603-1868) Width: 3.1 in. (8 cm) – depth: 3.3 in. (8.5 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.2 in (5 mm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1750
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: D-2023-11071stDibs: LU8311235340232

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