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An Akasaka tsuba By Tadayoshi, first half 18th century
11 November 2010, 14:30 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £900 inc. premium
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By Tadayoshi, first half 18th century
The oval tsuba carved with a scholar's hut beneath a pine tree, the details delicately carved in kebori, with a rounded rim, signed Tadayoshi saku. 7.9cm (3 1/8in). (2).
The oval tsuba carved with a scholar's hut beneath a pine tree, the details delicately carved in kebori, with a rounded rim, signed Tadayoshi saku. 7.9cm (3 1/8in). (2).
Footnotes
鐔 時雨亭透 銘「忠好作」 18世紀前半
With NBTHK Tokubetsu Kicho certificate.
It is believed that Tadayoshi was the name used by Tadatoki when he was young.