Auction 159 Asian Art

155

Two mumei iron 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 flanked by kōgai-hitsu-ana and kozuka-hitsu-ana, decorated in relief with a landscape depicting a fisherman, mountains and a waterfall, with complementary decoration on the reverse and gilt highlights

The second of quatrelobed form (mokkō-gata), with central nakago-ana flanked by hitsu-ana (one plugged), entirely openworked (sukashi), decorated on both sides with intertwined branches and five-petalled flowers

(signs of wear and oxidation)



无铭铁鐔两件,日本明治时期(1868–1912)。其一为圆形(丸形),浮雕渔夫、山峦与瀑布纹饰,并饰以鎏金点缀;其二为四瓣花形(木瓜形),通体透雕(透かし),两面饰交错枝条与五瓣花纹。

Diam.: 6,5 cm

7,5x7 cm



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