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 54:
Japanese Lobster Tsuba
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Start price:
$
400
Estimated price :
$500 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Japanese Lobster Tsuba
Antique Japanese Lobster decorated tsuba with raised edge. The reverse with a detailed scene of kelp or seaweed as a continuation of the lobsters environment. Size 2 7/8" 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.
