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Japanese Shakudo and Mixed Metal Tsuba – Iwamoto Konkan (1744-1801)

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As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptionally fine Edo Period 1615-1868, mixed metal artist signed Tsuba ( sword hand guard), the well recorded artist Iwamoto Konkan has painstakingly manufactured a solid shakudo Tsuba that displays a large gold spiny lobster and small copper shrimp upon the finest possible hand hammered nanako ground, to the reverse is a mixed metal fern , the rear artist signed Konkan with Kao, suggested as school of Iwamoto Konkan 1744-1801, an important artist working in Tokyo in the Edo period, suggested date circa 1780, another exceptionally fine quality piece of Japanese mixed metal work that would grace any serious collection. Provenance : Russian private collection. Condition report : Fine condition throughout with expected age related wear from mounting. Approximate Sizes : Height : 2 15/16″ 7.5 cm Width : 2 13/16″ 7.2 cm Depth : 3/8″ 0.8 cm Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.938 in (7.47 cm)Width: 2.813 in (7.15 cm)Depth: 0.375 in (9.53 mm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1615-1868
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Christchurch, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8622235406612
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