Iron tsuba with spotted deer motif by Hamano Noriyuki. Edo period, 18th-19th century.
$1,300
For Sale
Iron tsuba of ryō-mokko-gata form decorated with a spotted deer (Nara deer or sika deer) motif in low relief carving (sukidashi-bori) and flat silver inlay (hara-zōgan); deer's eyes and details in gold inlay. Signed on a copper cartouche: Noriyuki. Grass in low relief carving on the reverse.
There were two Noriyuki in Hamano school - father (Noriyuki I, 1736-1787) and son (Noriyuki II, 1771-1852). Frankly speaking, I don't know which one made this particular piece.
Edo period, late 18th or early 19th century.
Size: 71.5 x 70.0 x 3.0 mm.
Additional Information
| Collection | Japanese swords & fittings |
|---|---|
| Type / Purpose | Tsuba |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | 18 AD , 19 AD , Edo period [江戸時代] (1603–1868) |
| School | Hamano School (Edo) |
| Material | Copper , Gold , Iron , Silver |
| Media/Technique | Inlay , Low relief carving , Sukidashi-bori , Zōgan |
| Subject | Deer |
| Acquisition year | 2014 |