Lot Essay
The first and second sold Sotheby's, London, 23 June, 1970
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MUROMACHI PERIOD (16TH CENTURY)
Details
A Large Iron Sukashi Tsuba, an Iron Tsuba and a Tosho Tsuba
Muromachi period (16th century)
The first pierced with heraldic crests and fans; the second pierced in the plate with two interlocking diamonds; the third, almost circular and pierced with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms
3¾in. (9.5cm.); 3¼in. (8.2cm.); 3 3/8in. (8.5cm.) long (3)
Muromachi period (16th century)
The first pierced with heraldic crests and fans; the second pierced in the plate with two interlocking diamonds; the third, almost circular and pierced with cherry blossoms and plum blossoms
3¾in. (9.5cm.); 3¼in. (8.2cm.); 3 3/8in. (8.5cm.) long (3)
Provenance
The third, Henri Vever, sold Sotheby's, London, The Henri Vever Collection of Fine Japanese Works of Art, Part I, 24 and 25 October, 1972, lot 177