Two iron tsuba, Japan, early Edo period, Heianjo school, 17th century
- One of kiku kata (chrysanthemum) form. Alternating openwork and solid petals, the latter decorated with sentoku inlaid scrolls in the Heianjo style. 9.2 x 8.7 cm. - The second of hachi kaku gata form decorated with scrolls and hyotan inlaid in sentoku and dō. A hishi (diamond) motif in sukashi has been partially truncated by the presence of the kogai hitsu ana, probably pierced later, like the kozuka hitsu ana. The mimi is carved in the shape of fine bamboo. 
7.9 x 7.8 cm
Slightly missing inlays.
Live Friday 31 October 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 145

Two iron tsuba, Japan, early Edo period, Heianjo school, 17th century - One of kiku kata (chrysanthemum) form. Alternating openwork and solid petals, the latter decorated with sentoku inlaid scrolls in the Heianjo style. 9.2 x 8.7 cm. - The second of hachi kaku gata form decorated with scrolls and hyotan inlaid in sentoku and dō. A hishi (diamond) motif in sukashi has been partially truncated by the presence of the kogai hitsu ana, probably pierced later, like the kozuka hitsu ana. The mimi is carved in the shape of fine bamboo. 7.9 x 7.8 cm Slightly missing inlays.

Estimate
€400 - €500
Result
€910
Buyer's premium
30%
Two iron tsuba, Japan, early Edo period, Heianjo school, 17th century - One of kiku kata (chrysanthemum) form. Alternating openwork and solid petals, the latter decorated with sentoku inlaid scrolls in the Heianjo style. 9.2 x 8.7 cm. - The second of hachi kaku gata form decorated with scrolls and hyotan inlaid in sentoku and dō. A hishi (diamond) motif in sukashi has been partially truncated by the presence of the kogai hitsu ana, probably pierced later, like the kozuka hitsu ana. The mimi is carved in the shape of fine bamboo. 7.9 x 7.8 cm Slightly missing inlays.
Sale Friday 31 October 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris