Lot 33
An Akasaka sukashi tsuba Attributed to Masatora, early 18th century
11 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £1,080 inc. premium
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Attributed to Masatora, early 18th century
Of circular form, carved and pierced with a large axe within a half-pipe rim, the iron with some tekkotsu, unsigned; with wood storage box. 7.3cm (2 7/8in). (2).
Of circular form, carved and pierced with a large axe within a half-pipe rim, the iron with some tekkotsu, unsigned; with wood storage box. 7.3cm (2 7/8in). (2).
Footnotes
鐔 斧透 無銘(伝正虎) 18世紀前期
The work shows affinities with that of Masatora, the third hereditary Master of the Akasaka school.