Lot 115
A shakudo tsuba By Sekino Toshiyuki, Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
16 May 2019, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£2,500 - £3,000
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By Sekino Toshiyuki, Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
The tsuba of oval form, carved, pierced and inlaid with a tiger seated beside a stream beneath wind-blown bamboo, the reverse with a waterfall and rocks, signed Shunfudo Toshiyuki with a kao; with a wood storage box. 7.2cm (2 7/8in). (2).
The tsuba of oval form, carved, pierced and inlaid with a tiger seated beside a stream beneath wind-blown bamboo, the reverse with a waterfall and rocks, signed Shunfudo Toshiyuki with a kao; with a wood storage box. 7.2cm (2 7/8in). (2).
Footnotes
For the maker, see Robert E. Haynes, The Index of Japanese Sword Fittings and Associated Artists, Ellwangen, Germany, Nihon Art Publishers, 2001, p.2088, no.H10681.
