Order No.: AF26076
Tsuba: Design of Li Bai Viewing a Waterfall (Hozon Tosogu)
Signature: “Soheishi Nyudo Soten saku, resident of Hikone in Goshu Province”
Dimensions: 7.67 cm x 7.72 cm
Thickness (seppadai): 0.47 cm
Weight: 103 g
Period: Edo period
Description:
A round iron tsuba carved in relief (nikubori), incorporating openwork (sukashi), and decorated with inlay and polychrome accents (iroe). The design depicts the famous Chinese poet Li Bai contemplating a waterfall, a classical and poetic subject rendered with refined craftsmanship.
Auction Starting Price: 125,000 JPY
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