Ordering Number: AF24538

Tsuba:(NBTHK Hozon Tosogu)
Inscription: Mumei(unsigned)(den Yoshioka　伝吉岡)

Dimensions: 6.65cm x 6.25cm (2.6in x 2.5in)
Thickness of rim: 0.35cm (0.2in)
Weight: 107g

Era: the Edo period
Features: Round-shaped shakudo nanako tsuba with carving of autumn plants. The dots and carving is very fine. Yoshioka was a metalsmith family served to the Shogunate.

In Kiri box
NBTHK Hozon Paper
Aoi Art estimation paper

Auction Starting Price: 125,000 JPY

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