Antique Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Dragonfly & Gold Inlay Sword Gaurd Hilt 3" Kashigata bokashi cream-to-amber gradation at hem

bokashi cream-to-amber gradation at hem

a prominent printmaker

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年 / 月岡芳次郎) — Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi Cutting a Melon (1887)

The figure is powerfully modeled with a muscular human torso

This ozen measures almost 12 1/2" square by 5" tall (27

Antique Japanese Edo Period Iron Tsuba with Dragonfly & Gold Inlay Sword Gaurd Hilt 3" Kashigata bokashi cream-to-amber gradation at hemAntique Japanese Tsuba Signed Ittan () with Dragonfly and Gold InlayJapan, Edo period (17th18th century) This fine Edo period iron tsuba combines simple form with striking decoration. The plate, carved in a rounded mokk gata outline, is enhanced with radiating lines that catch the light across the surface. A large dragonfly in gilt inlay dominates one side, its body and wings carefully chased to suggest texture and movement. On the lower section, two