Lot 126: Tsuba

Estimate: $600 – $900
Edo period, unsigned, Kenjo style of oval iron plate with extensive fine gold, silver and copper nunome inlay, Kogai hitsu ana is with shakudo plug, all over design od ho-o birds, fish, dragons, fox, butterflies, temple, flowers and vines, probably a presentation or gift tsuba, excellent condition, 5.96cm x 6.5cm x 4mm thick, (ex. William Moore estate, Milton, MA).