28th Jun, 2017 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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TWO JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS (TSUBA)
TWO JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS (TSUBA)
the first bronze, of mokko gata form with kozuka hitsu-ana, decorated with gilt figures, one on a monster, and flowers on a punched ground; the second of iron, with kozuka hitsu-ana and kogai hitsu-ana, decorated on one side with a pair of butterflies displayed, each enriched with soft metal
the first: 6.4 cm; 2 ½ in
(2)
No Reserve
Sold for £100
TWO JAPANESE SWORD GUARDS (TSUBA)
the first bronze, of mokko gata form with kozuka hitsu-ana, decorated with gilt figures, one on a monster, and flowers on a punched ground; the second of iron, with kozuka hitsu-ana and kogai hitsu-ana, decorated on one side with a pair of butterflies displayed, each enriched with soft metal
the first: 6.4 cm; 2 ½ in
(2)
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28th Jun, 2017
