Auction 159 Asian Art

153

Two mumei tsuba


Estimate

150 - 250


Session

8 May 2026


Description

Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

Of iron

The first of circular form (maru-gata), with central nakago-ana and sekigane, decorated in relief with a dragon emerging from the surface amidst clouds, part of the body visible on the reverse, with gilt highlights

The second of lobed outline, with central nakago-ana flanked by two hitsu-ana, fully pierced (sukashi), decorated on both faces with dragons among scrolls and stylised foliate motifs, with gilt highlights

(wear and signs of use)



无铭铁鐔两件,日本明治时期(1868-1912)。其一为丸形,中央有中子孔及责金,浮雕云龙纹,龙身局部延至背面,饰以鎏金点缀。其二为花式轮廓,中央中子孔两侧设双笄櫃孔,整体透雕(透),两面均饰龙纹、卷草及程式化花叶纹,并施鎏金。

Diam.: 7,5 cm

7,5x6,5 cm



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