Shakudo Shippo Tsuba

[kyushukairu]

A large (74 x 70mm) and heavy shakudo plate cut with shippo design.
There is an almost identical example in the Ashmolean Musuem signed by Goto Mitsutoshi. 

A visually impressive piece with a well executed design
£SOLD

 

[kyushukairu]

The tsuba in the Ashmolean Museum

 

 

[Stephen]

Is that Gucci or Louis Vuitton I always mixed those guys up

[kyushukairu]

It’s what rank and file in the British army would refer to as a bit of ‘Gucci kit’

[Bugyotsuji]

A lot of work would go into one of those! 

[kyushukairu]

Indeed Piers. It would require a great deal of time and patience to cut each of those shapes by hand and to ensure that it lines up with the next one

[Brian]

That is a beauty. I am sooo tempted. But then forum bills wouldn't get paid
Hmm.....someone better take the temptation away fast

[vajo]

That is an incredible nice tsuba. That shippo design reminds me allways on the templar cross.

[kyushukairu]

Brian, fortunately/ unfortunately the tsuba has now sold. I’ll be making a small donation at the end of the sales, so hopefully that will help a little with the forum bills.

Chris, that is remarkably similar, perhaps the Knights Templar escaped with their gold to Japan 

[vajo]

Maybe Kyle, who knows 

[Bull McCabe]

Like Brian, I was so tempted on this one. Amazing craftsmanship. Truly a stunning piece and good luck to the new owner.