Five Japanese iron tsuba , oneFive Japanese iron tsuba , one with mountain village, figures in relief with gold and copper surfaces, four with openwork floral and geometric designs, 2-1/2 in. to 3-1/4 in., all unsigned, late 19th/early 20th century.
SIGNED JAPANESE TSUBA WITH NATURESIGNED JAPANESE TSUBA WITH NATURE MOTIF Japanese mixed metal iron tsuba with raised plant, water, clouds, and sun decoration, signed. 2.875" H x 2.675" W.
JAPANESE GILT BRONZE TSUBA JapaneseJAPANESE GILT BRONZE TSUBA Japanese gilt bronze tsuba, 3"w.
Six Japanese iron tsuba , all kinkoSix Japanese iron tsuba , all kinko (mixed metal) tsuba , several with carved elements: grasshopper and grasses, signed 3-1/8 in.; tiger at waterfall, 3-1/4 x 3-1/8 in.; Buddhist lion at waterfall, 3-1/4 x 3 in.; "Three Friends", prunus blossoms, maple leaves, pinecones and needles, 2-7/8 in.; tea ceremony items, 2-1/2 x 2-3/8 in.; squash vine and butterfly, 2-3/4 x 2-1/2 in., 19th century. Minor rust and pitting, wear to gilt. Property of a Charleston Lady
A Collection of Seven JapaneseA Collection of Seven Japanese Tsuba comprising an example with gilt figures in a thunderstorm a bat hovering over a field gilt grapes with vines and four others. Diameter of largest 3 5/8 inches.
Japanese Gold on Bronze Tsuba 2-3/4''Japanese Gold on Bronze Tsuba 2-3/4'' x 2-1/2'' early
Five Japanese tsuba : copper carvedFive Japanese tsuba : copper carved with dragon carp, waves, 2-7/8 x 2-13/16 in., pitting, scratches ; iron quatrefoil with insects, mixed metal flowers, 2-5/8 x 2-3/8 in., rusted surface, wear to gold ; iron inlaid with phoenixes, vertical stripes, 3-1/8 in., rust and surface loss to one stripe ; iron openwork of tori gate, conifers, round with flattened end, 3 in., rusted surface, some white pigment ; iron openwork of eight mon (family crests) including Katabami, Kuki, Hineno and Hatakeyama, 2-7/8 in., rusted surface, some white pigment . Private Collection.
A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten School)A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten School) of oval shape depicting four of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove amid rock work and bamboo trees in Marubori with copper and gold numone details and one hitsu-ana with shakudo signed ''Sosheishi Nyudo Soten saku'' 3ins (76mm) x 2.75ins (70mm)
A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten School)A Japanese iron tsuba (Soten School) of ''Mokko'' form decorated in Hikone-Bori with copper silver and gold numone details depicting five figures amid rocks and bamboo signed ''Yudo Soten saku'' 3ins (76mm) x 2.75ins (70mm)
TSUBA. Japan 18th-19th centuryTSUBA. Japan 18th-19th century bronze. Textured surface with gold accented images of samurai and flying demon. 2 5/8''l.
Very fine Japanese tsuba, fuchiVery fine Japanese tsuba, fuchi , both kinko (mixed metal): Goto school tsuba, dragons among clouds on a beaded ground, five-character signature, 3 x 2-3/4 in., with appraisal from Paul Haig; fuchi, finely executed design from Battle of Ujigawa, Takatsuna mounted on Ikezuki mid river, bridge supports verso, 1-1/2 x 1-3/8 in., 19th century. Very minor wear, excellent condition. Purchased from Paul Haig; Private Collection
Five Japanese tsuba : copper carvedFive Japanese tsuba : copper carved with dragon carp, waves, 2-7/8 x 2-13/14 in., pitting, scratches ; iron quatrefoil with insects, mixed metal flowers, 2-5/8 x 2-3/8 in., rusted surface, wear to gold ; iron inlaid with phoenixes, vertical stripes, 3-1/8 in., rust and surface loss to one stripe ; iron openwork of tori gate, conifers, round with flattened end, 3 in., rusted surface, some white pigment ; iron openwork of eight mon (family crests) including Katabami, Kuki, Hineno and Hatakeyama, 2-7/8 in., rusted surface, some white pigment . Private Collection.
2 JAPANESE TSUBA, 19TH C. Japanese2 JAPANESE TSUBA, 19TH C. Japanese ,two shakudo tsuba with iroe takazogan on a nanako ground, with 2 four clawed ferocious flying dragons chasing a flaming pearl carved to the surface and a mythical beast with long tail carved to the reverse side, other carved to the surface with a scenery of rocky mountains, houses and birds
H: 3.4"(8.7cm) D: 3.1"(8cm) H: 2.9"(7.4cm) D: 2.7"(6.9cm)
Condition: in good condition, with minor bronze surface wear
Two Japanese Bronze Tsuba one ofTwo Japanese Bronze Tsuba one of circular form the other scalloped both having gilt accented bird and foliate decoration. Width of largest 2 3/4 inches.
A Japanese Mixed Metals Tsuba TsubaA Japanese Mixed Metals Tsuba Tsuba or sword handguard fashioned in traditional Japanese mixed metal technique of gentle quatrefoil shape featuring an aesthetically pleasing floral design highlighted with bright gold accents. Measures approx. 2-2/3"L x 2-1/3"W.
Four Japanese Metal Tsuba
18TH-20THFour Japanese Metal Tsuba
18TH-20TH CENTURY
the first a smaller, round copper example, incised with a half a chrysanthemum flower and a leafy branch, the second a quatrefoil copper example, cast with a striding dragon above rushing waves; the third a round, reticulated brass example decorated with bamboo motif; the fourth an inlaid bronze example, showing a figure next to bamboo; unsigned.
Length of largest 3 3/8 in., 8.6 cm.
Property from the Estate of W.M. Bogdanowicz, Madison, Wisconsin and Naples, Florida
Three Japanese Metal Tsuba
18THThree Japanese Metal Tsuba
18TH CENTURY
the first a gilt copper inset iron example, decorated with several fish, unsigned; the second a bronze example with gold and silver inlaid depicting fish above crashing waves, signed Omori Teruhide (1730-1798), with a kao, ???? (??); the third a bronze example inlaid with gold and shakudo depicting a carp, unsigned.
Approximate diameter of each 3 1/8 in., 8 cm.
A Group of Four Japanese Iron TsubaA Group of Four Japanese Iron Tsuba three examples having metal inlaid decoration and one having molded decoration in relief of various flowers and leaves. Width 3 1/4 inches.
Six Japanese iron tsuba , all withSix Japanese iron tsuba , all with carved elements: kinko tsuba , four lobed with heart shaped perforations, mountain landscape with waterfall and river, signed, 2-5/8 x 2-1/2 in.; kinko tsuba , prunus branch on bark-textured ground, signed, 2-7/8 x 2-3/4 in.; kinko tsuba , pair of phoenixes, verso with dragon, 3 x 2-3/4 in.; kinko tsuba , mountain landscape with pavilions at river, verso with boat, 2-3/4 x 2-5/8 in.; kinko tsuba , quatrefoil shape, shimenara (shinto rope) tied around rocks in sea, 2-1/2 x 2-1/4 in.; iron tsuba , elements from the Noh play Dojoji , 2 x 1-7/8 in., 19th century. Minor rust and pitting, wear to gilt. Property of a Charleston Lady
A group of various Japanese metalworksA group of various Japanese metalworks including two tsuba, three ojime beads, one minuke and one miniature container
Two Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba
19THTwo Japanese Cast Iron Tsuba
19TH CENTURY
each of circular form, the first cast with a sinuous dragon, the second chiseled with a bull underneath flowering prunus trees, both unsigned.
Length of larger 2 3/4 in., 6.5 cm.
JAPANESE GILT METAL TSUBA JapaneseJAPANESE GILT METAL TSUBA Japanese gilt metal tsuba, width: 3".
SIGNED JAPANESE TSUBA W GILT MYTHICALSIGNED JAPANESE TSUBA W GILT MYTHICAL CREATURES Japanese mixed metal iron tsuba with pierced and gilt mythical creature among floral decoration, signed. 3" H x 3.175" W.
A Japanese Iron Tsuba
19th Century
withA Japanese Iron Tsuba
19th Century
with gilt metal stand.
Height 3 x width 2 3/4 inches.
Property from the Collection of L. Harrison Bernbaum, Chicago, Illinois
EARLY JAPANESE SWORD TSUBA - 18thEARLY JAPANESE SWORD TSUBA - 18th c. or earlier bronze Tsuba reticulated with plum branches having gilt fruit unmarked 3 1/8'' x 2 1/2'' damaged at seppa.
ANTIQUE JAPANESE MIXED METAL TSUBAANTIQUE JAPANESE MIXED METAL TSUBA - Antique Japanese tsuba perhaps Edo period of unusual rectangular form with inlaid silver and gold depicting clouds and the sea with a central crenellated form suggesting battlements. The mitered edges folded ba
Four Japanese Metal Tsuba
18TH-19THFour Japanese Metal Tsuba
18TH-19TH CENTURY
the first a circular iron example, decorated in gold and bronze showing a rabbit underneath the moon, with chiselled clouds and waves, the rim mounted with bronze; the second an open worked iron example decorated with numerous monkeys; the third a gilt decorated shakudo example with opened worked decoration depicting an eagle tied to its perch, signed ???????; the fourth of mokko form, silvered metal nanako, inlaid with shakodu and gilt, showing birds and rockery, signed ???.
Average length 8 1/2 in., 21.5 cm.
Property from The Strong National Museum of Play, sold to benefit the Collections Fund
Five Japanese tsuba : mokume tsubaFive Japanese tsuba : mokume tsuba , signed 2-7/8 x 2-3/4 in.; iron tsuba, etched and carved chrysanthemums, signed, 3 x 2-7/8 in.; kinko tsuba , net pattern, 3-1/8 in., loss to one line of inlay ; copper tsuba , perforated diamond pattern, silver bound edge, 3-1/8 x 2-7/8 in.; iron tsuba , stippled, rayed pattern, 2-7/8 in., 19th century. Minor rust and pitting, copper tsuba with scratches. Property of a Charleston Lady
SIGNED JAPANESE MIXED METAL BRONZESIGNED JAPANESE MIXED METAL BRONZE TSUBA. Signed Japanese mixed metal bronze tsuba displaying a robed figure looking through a window, and a pine tree to the alternate side. With a 2-character mark. Tsuba has been mounted on an 18kt gold link chain with a single 18kt yellow gold ball form pendant. Further mounted on a silk necklace with (2) 14kt yellow gold ribbed ball form pendants. Necklace is its entirety weighs approx. 129.2 grams (gross). From a Somers, NY estate. Dimensions: Tsuba measures approx. 2.375" w x 2.675" h. Condition: Good, with light surface scratches and minor dings/dents.
Eight Iron Tsuba
19TH CENTURY
comprisingEight Iron Tsuba
19TH CENTURY
comprising two circular examples with gold inlays depicting flowering trees and leafy branches, one circular example decorated with three horses, signed Bushu Ju Masatsune Saku ??? ???, a larger circular example with reticulated wheels, signed Kofu Ju Tatsutoshi ??? ??, four circular openworked examples decorated with leaf motif.
Largest 3 in., 7.5 cm.
Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
JAPANESE DECORATIVE ARTSJapaneseJAPANESE DECORATIVE ARTSJapanese decorative arts including mixed metal tsuba, cloisonne, etc.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
3pc Japanese Inlaid Iron Tsubas3pc Japanese Inlaid Iron Tsubas 3'' Approx. Includes a shakudo gold and steel inlaid tsuba with the animals of the zodiac, a shakudo tsuba with rabbit and flowers, and lastly a chrysanthemum motif tsuba. Surface wear from age. 18th or 19th century, Edo period.
Old Japanese Inlaid Iron TsubaOld Japanese Inlaid Iron Tsuba 3'' - Signed
THREE JAPANESE METALWARE OBJECTSThreeTHREE JAPANESE METALWARE OBJECTSThree Japanese metalware objectsComprising a tsuba, a mixed metal buckle and a small model of a frog.diameter of tsuba 3in (7.5cm) Provenance:The Collection of Fritz & Lucy Jewett, San Francisco, Cali
Two Japanese tsuba 19th centuryTwo Japanese tsuba 19th century the first oval of sentoku with gold overlay cast and pierced with scholars amid gnarled trees 2.75in. and a shibuichi and gilt decorated tsuba cast in relief with a phoenix and foliage 2.25in. Estimate ?150-200 Sentoku tsuba has small casting cracks around blade aperture general tiny dents and scratches around edge. Shibuichi tsuba has tiny nicks and dents. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?240
Two Metal Tsuba
19TH CENTURY
theTwo Metal Tsuba
19TH CENTURY
the first a shinchu example with gold inlays showing a sinuous dragon, signed Hirado no ju Kunishage (Kao) ??? ??; the second an iron example with bronze inlays, showing a fisherman, unsigned.
Largest 3 3/8 in., 8.5 cm.
Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois