A FINE GOLD-INLAID SHAKUDO TSUBA WITH COCKERE... Lot n° 38
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Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of aoi-gata (hollyhock shape) form with one plugged hitsu, the shakudo plate with a finely grained texture, worked in takazogan with gold details depicting two roosters amid bamboo, with a diamond-patterned screen on one side indicating they are in an enclosed space, likely a chicken pen. The reverse shows a small stream with a bush and bamboo.
SIZE 5.5 x 5.0 cm
WEIGHT 57.5 g
Condition: Excellent condition with minor surface wear.
Provenance: French private collection.
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