As Part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine Edo/Meiji period shakudo and mixed metal tsuba of mokko form , the tsuba finely worked with a nanako stippled ground and depicts a gold Shi Shi dog beneath a silver waterfall amidst flora and insects , the rear depicts flora aside the flowing river, the scene worked in soft alloys including gold, silver and shibuichi, another fine quality tsuba from a single owner collection.
Provenance :
UK based Japanese works of art collection .
Condition report :
Lovely aged related condition .
Approximate sizes :
Height : 3″ 7.6 cm
Width : 2 13/16″ 7.2 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item .