Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring many fine examples of edged weapons, armour including many helmets and Japanese suit parts, ethnographic pieces featuring pre-Columbian, Filipino and Africa lots, a wide selection of jewelry, fossils and minerals as well as other assorted collectables.
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LOT 51:
Fine Tsuba Gilt Iron, Edo 1603-1868
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Start price:
$
600
Estimate :
$700 - $900
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Fine Tsuba Gilt Iron, Edo 1603-1868
Fine large Tsuba, Edo period or earlier 1603-1868 in all Iron with remnants of red pigment to the surface and a branch with gilding. Includes custom case. Size 2 3/4" W
Craftsmanship of tsuba reached its zenith during the Edo period (17th to 19th centuries), with skilled artisans known as tsubashi dedicating themselves to the craft. Tsuba were not only functional but also served as a status symbol and a way for samurai to express their individuality and taste.
