Openwork Iron Tsuba With Dragons, Golden Nunome-zogan. Namban Style. Japan Early Edo. 17th Century.

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Object description :

"Openwork Iron Tsuba With Dragons, Golden Nunome-zogan. Namban Style. Japan Early Edo. 17th Century."

Japanese sword hilt (tsuba) in cut iron and damascened with gold (nunome-zogan). The metal is finely carved with dragons chasing the sacred pearl in the Namban style. The pearl is pierced and contains a small mobile ball which today comes out of its housing (see photos). Japanese work from the early 17th century Edo period. Size 72x5mm Good condition.

Price: 700 €

Artist: Namban
Period: 17th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Condition of use

Material: Wrought iron
Diameter: 72mm
Height: 5mm

Reference: 1159605